Constellation Brands purchase premium vodka Svedka

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Press Release – 02/06/2007

FAIRPORT, N.Y., Feb. 6. Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ, ASX: CBR), a leading international supplier and marketer of beverage alcohol, today announced it has reached agreement with Guillaume Cuvelier and Belgian-based Alcofinance S.A., the owners of SVEDKA Vodka, to acquire the brand and related business for $384 million. The transaction, which includes the acquisition of Spirits Marque One LLC, the SVEDKA brand owner, is expected to close approximately March 1, 2007.

SVEDKA is the fastest growing major premium vodka imported to the U.S., and fifth largest imported vodka with eight percent market share in the imported vodka category according to Information Resources, Inc. (IRI) data. SVEDKA is 40 percent alcohol by volume (80 proof) and is also available in four, 70 proof (35 percent alcohol by volume) flavor variations: Citron, Clementine, Raspberry and Vanilla.

Michel Dyens & Co. acted as exclusive financial advisor to SVEDKA and Spirits Marque One.

Michel Dyens