SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 12, 1999
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COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-7570
DELAWARE CANANDAIGUA BRANDS, INC. 16-0716709
AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES:
NEW YORK BATAVIA WINE CELLARS, INC. 16-1222994
NEW YORK CANANDAIGUA WINE COMPANY, INC. 16-1462887
NEW YORK CANANDAIGUA EUROPE LIMITED 16-1195581
ENGLAND AND WALES CANANDAIGUA LIMITED ---
NEW YORK POLYPHENOLICS, INC. 16-1546354
NEW YORK ROBERTS TRADING CORP. 16-0865491
DELAWARE BARTON INCORPORATED 36-3500366
DELAWARE BARTON BRANDS, LTD. 36-3185921
MARYLAND BARTON BEERS, LTD. 36-2855879
CONNECTICUT BARTON BRANDS OF CALIFORNIA, INC. 06-1048198
GEORGIA BARTON BRANDS OF GEORGIA, INC. 58-1215938
NEW YORK BARTON DISTILLERS IMPORT CORP. 13-1794441
DELAWARE BARTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION 51-0311795
WISCONSIN STEVENS POINT BEVERAGE CO. 39-0638900
ILLINOIS MONARCH IMPORT COMPANY 36-3539106
GEORGIA THE VIKING DISTILLERY, INC. 58-2183528
(State or other (Exact name of registrant as (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of specified in its charter) Identification
incorporation or No.)
organization)
300 WillowBrook Office Park, Fairport, New York 14450
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (716) 218-2169
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
Canandaigua Brands, Inc. released the following information on October 12,
1999:
CANANDAIGUA BRANDS COMMENCES TRADING ON THE NYSE
FAIRPORT, NY, OCTOBER 12, 1999 -- Canandaigua Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CDB and CDB.B)
announced that effective today it will commence trading its Class A Common Stock
and Class B Common Stock on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The stock will
be traded under the ticker symbols CDB (Class A Common Stock) and CDB.B (Class B
Common Stock).
Richard Sands, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Canandaigua
Brands, Inc., said, "Our company has grown tremendously over the last few years,
including entering the fine wine business and further expanding our reach
outside the United States. The move to the NYSE, the largest and most
prestigious stock market in the world, will support our continued growth and
expansion by enhancing our visibility throughout the world."
Canandaigua Brands, Inc., headquartered in Fairport, New York, is a
leader in the production, marketing and distribution of beverage alcohol
products in North America and the United Kingdom. The Company markets more than
180 premier brands, including imported beers, wines, spirits, cider and bottled
water, and is a leading drinks wholesaler in the United Kingdom. Look for us on
the Internet at www.cbrands.com
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
CANANDAIGUA BRANDS, INC.
Dated: October 13, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Senior Vice
President and Chief Financial
Officer
SUBSIDIARIES
BATAVIA WINE CELLARS, INC.
Dated: October 13, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Treasurer
CANANDAIGUA WINE COMPANY, INC.
Dated: October 13, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Treasurer
CANANDAIGUA EUROPE LIMITED
Dated: October 13, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Treasurer
CANANDAIGUA LIMITED
Dated: October 13, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Finance Director
(Principal Financial Officer and
Principal Accounting Officer)
POLYPHENOLICS, INC.
Dated: October 13, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Vice President
and Treasurer
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ROBERTS TRADING CORP.
Dated: October 13, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, President and
Treasurer
BARTON INCORPORATED
Dated: October 13, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Vice President
BARTON BRANDS, LTD.
Dated: October 13, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Vice President
BARTON BEERS, LTD.
Dated: October 13, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Vice President
BARTON BRANDS OF CALIFORNIA, INC.
Dated: October 13, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Vice President
BARTON BRANDS OF GEORGIA, INC.
Dated: October 13, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Vice President
BARTON DISTILLERS IMPORT CORP.
Dated: October 13, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Vice President
BARTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Dated: October 13, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Vice President
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STEVENS POINT BEVERAGE CO.
Dated: October 13, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Vice President
MONARCH IMPORT COMPANY
Dated: October 13, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Vice President
THE VIKING DISTILLERY, INC.
Dated: October 13, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Vice President
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
(1) UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT
Not Applicable.
(2) PLAN OF ACQUISITION, REORGANIZATION, ARRANGEMENT, LIQUIDATION OR SUCCESSION
Not Applicable.
(4) INSTRUMENTS DEFINING THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS, INCLUDING INDENTURES
Not Applicable.
(16) LETTER RE CHANGE IN CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT
Not Applicable.
(17) LETTER RE DIRECTOR RESIGNATION
Not Applicable.
(20) OTHER DOCUMENTS OR STATEMENTS TO SECURITY HOLDERS
Not Applicable.
(23) CONSENTS OF EXPERTS AND COUNSEL
Not Applicable.
(24) POWER OF ATTORNEY
Not Applicable.
(27) FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE
Not Applicable.
(99) ADDITIONAL EXHIBITS
None
