8-K

                      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

                               February 20, 2002
                               (Date of Report)

                   Central European Distribution Corporation
            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                                                       
           Delaware                      0-24341                          54-1865271
 (State or other jurisdiction    (Commission file number)    (IRS employer identification number)
       of incorporation)



              1343 Main Street, Suite 301, Sarasota Florida 34236
                   (Address of Principal Executive Offices)

       Registrants telephone number, including area code: (941) 330 1558


Item 5.  Other Events.
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         On February 20, 2002, Central European Distribution Corporation issued
a press release that it had signed a letter of intent to purchase Agis S.A., a
major regional distributor of alcohol products in Central Poland. A copy of the
press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.


Item 7.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(a)      Not applicable.

(b)      Not applicable.

(c)      Exhibits.

         Exhibit
         No.               Description
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         99.1              Press Release dated February 20, 2002 regarding
                           letter of intent to purchase AGIS S.A.


                                  SIGNATURES

         Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

                    Central European Distribution Corporation


Date: February 20, 2002    ____/s/ James Archbold____________________________

                                   James Archbold
                                   Secretary

EX-99.1

Central European Distribution Corporation Signs Letter of Intent to Purchase
Major Alcohol Products Distributor in Central Poland; Raises 2002 Forecast for
Net Income to $1.10 - $1.15 per share, from previous $0.71 - $0.75 per share, on
Net Sales of $300 - $310 million, from previous $242 - $248 million

Sarasota, Florida, February 20, 2002: /PRNewswire/ Central European Distribution
Corporation (NASDAQ: CEDC) announced today that it has signed a Letter of Intent
to purchase Agis, a major distributor of beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks
in Central Poland with 2001 sales of approximately $76 million and projected net
profits of approximately $1.3 million for 2001, based on unaudited pro forma
numbers. CEDC is purchasing 100% of the shares of Agis through a cash and stock
transaction.

It will be the Company's sixth acquisition since its initial public offering in
July 1998, and the second proposed acquisition this year (the acquisition of
Damianex was announced by the Company on January 10, 2002). The acquisition of
Agis is scheduled to close by April 30, 2002. If either CEDC or Agis were to
back out of the transaction, a $250,000 penalty would be assessed to the
withdrawing party.

The purchase of Agis, with its 13 regional distribution centers in the vicinity
of the Polish city of Torun, will further enhance CEDC's position as the largest
distributor of Polish domestic vodka with an approximate 22% market share, as
well as an approximate 30% market share of the imported spirits market. CEDC is
also the market leader for imported beers and premium wines.

William Carey, President and CEO of CEDC, stated, "We are excited about the
prospects of the acquisition of Agis, which solidifies our distribution power in
central Poland. We are also pleased to be acquiring a strong management team of
Jacek Luczak and Slawomir Wisniewski, the founders of Agis. Mr. Luczak will
continue as President of Agis and Slawomir Wisniewski will remain as Vice
President of the firm in charge of operations."

Neil Crook, Chief Financial Officer, added, "We expect the proposed acquisitions
of Agis and Damianex, which are scheduled to close on April 30, and March 31,
2002, respectfully, to drive earnings for the year 2002 from the projected
$0.71-$0.75 per share to $1.10-$1.15 per share in the same period with projected
net sales of the combined CEDC group of approximately $300-$310 million.

Jacek Luczak, President of Agis, commented, "We are pleased to be able to join
the group of high quality companies that comprises the CEDC group. We look
forward to working with CEDC, the market leader in the distribution of Polish
vodka and imported spirits, and are excited about combining our regional market
knowledge with the buying leverage and international portfolio of alcohol
products that CEDC has to offer."



CEDC is the leading importer of beers, wines and spirits, as well as the largest
distributor of domestic vodka on a nationwide basis in Poland, a $3.5
billion-dollar market at the retail level in 2000. The Company operates twenty
regional distribution centers in major urban areas throughout Poland, from which
it distributes many of the world's leading brands, including brands such as
Johnnie Walker Scotch, Stock Brandy, Sutter Home, Torres, Mondavi and Concha y
Toro wines, Corona, Beck's, Foster's, Budweiser Budvar and Guinness Stout beers.

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in
this news release are forward looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties that are detailed from time to time in the Company's Security and
Exchange Commission reports.

For further information please visit our web site at www.ced-c.com or contact:
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James Archbold
Vice President and Director of Investor Relations
Central European Distribution Corporation
941-330-1558