Distil Regulatory News (DIS)

5 Oct 2005 07:00

Blavod Extreme Spirits PLC05 October 2005 Blavod Extreme Spirits plc ("the Company" or "Blavod") Trading Update Blavod Extreme Spirits plc (BES.L) is issuing this trading update to coincidewith the completion of the six month interim period ended 30 September 2005.Equivalent case sales during the period, July to September, increasedapproximately 137% on a year-on-year basis. In the United Kingdom, total case sales for the period increased over 55%, ledby Blavod Black Vodka with increases in excess of 20% in both the "on" and "off"trades, with case sales into international markets growing by over 87%. Case sales in the US market were up 284%, driven by Players Extreme havingincreased 210% year-on-year and Blavod Black Vodka increasing 60% for theperiod. Jeff Hopmayer, Blavod's CEO said, "I continue to be extremely encouraged by ourtrading data, especially as we move into the important back-half selling season,which is traditionally the best trading period for the industry. As I've said inthe past, I believe we're making the right investments to grow our brands andcreate value for our shareholders." The company will issue full six month interim results by the end of November. Media Contacts: United Kingdom Tim Robertson 020 7930 0777Catherine Maitland Notes to editors:Blavod Extreme Spirits, plc (LSE:BES), is an international spirits company basedin London with U.S. offices in Franklin, Tennessee. Formed by the 2003 mergerof Blavod Black Vodka plc and Extreme Beverage Company, Blavod Extreme Spiritsproduces and sells its black-colored vodka, aptly called Blavod, throughout theworld. BES also produces and sells the award-winning, intensely flavored lineof Players Extreme vodkas and rums. In the United States, BES is the exclusivedistributor of an elite wine portfolio of fine Italian wines. For moreinformation on the company, please visit www.blavodextreme.com. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange