-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, PSCeoX3EEppqvbOhXKMHDQVNThs7HnSgnQ2XrM11T21PoRjWFc8NOY36D985weNE KXaRDT4VCT2uKna4L8T4FA== 0001042645-98-000126.txt : 19980604 0001042645-98-000126.hdr.sgml : 19980604 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001042645-98-000126 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 6-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19980531 FILED AS OF DATE: 19980603 SROS: NONE FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SPARKLING SPRING WATER GROUP LTD CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001050760 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: BOTTLED & CANNED SOFT DRINKS CARBONATED WATERS [2086] STATE OF INCORPORATION: A6 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 6-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-43061 FILM NUMBER: 98642010 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE LANDMARK SQUARE CITY: STAMFORD STATE: CT ZIP: 06901 BUSINESS PHONE: 2033250077 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE LANDMARK SQUARE CITY: STAMFORD STATE: CT ZIP: 06901 6-K 1 FORM 6-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Report of Foreign Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the month of May, 1998 Sparkling Spring Water Group Limited One Landmark Square, Stamford CT, USA 06901 (Address of principal executive offices) [Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F] Form 20-F X Form 40-F ----------- ---------- [Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3 - 2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.] Yes No X ------------ ------------- On May 19, 1998 Sparkling Spring Water Group Limited issued a press release announcing the acquisition of Krystal Fountain Water Co. Ltd based in London, England. Krystal Fountain has a water cooler base of approximately 5,000 and operates primarily in the M25 area in London. On May 27, 1998 Sparkling Spring Water Group Limited issued a press release announcing the completion of a $US 40 million senior credit facility with Toronto Dominion Bank. The credit facility is for general corporate purposes including working capital, acquisitions and capital expenditure financing. Exhibit I Press Release dated May 19, 1998 announcing the acquisition of Krystal Fountain Water Co. Ltd based in London, England. Exhibit II Press Release dated May 27, 1998 announcing the completion of a $US 40 million senior credit facility with Toronto Dominion Bank. SIGNATURE 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, thereunto duly authorized. SPARKLING SPRING WATER GROUP LIMITED By: /s/ David M. Arnold --------------------------- Name: David M. Arnold Title: Vice President Finance, Treasurer Date: June 3, 1998 -------------- EXHIBIT I PRESS RELEASE (For Immediate Release) May 19, 1998 SPARKLING SPRING WATER GROUP COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF KRYSTAL FOUNTAIN WATER COMPANY Sparkling Spring Water Group Limited is pleased to announce the completion of the acquisition of Krystal Fountain Water Co. Ltd. based in London, England. Krystal Fountain has a watercooler base of approximately 5,000 and operates primarily in the M25 area in London. According to Stewart Allen, Sparkling Spring's President, "The acquisition of Krystal Fountain and its approximate 5,000 watercooler customers moves Sparkling Spring into the leadership position in the home and office segment of the bottled water market in the United Kingdom. The Company expects to complete the consolidation of Krystal Fountain with its Nature Springs operation by the end of the summer. Sparkling Spring is a leading producer and distributor of bottled water to the home and office segment with over 125,000 customers. The Company does business as "Nature Springs" in the United Kingdom, "Water at Work" in Scotland, "Sparkling Springs" in the Atlantic Provinces of Canada, "Canadian Springs" in British Columbia Canada, "Cullyspring" in Washington State and "Crystal Springs" in Oregon State. Information Concerning Forward-Looking Statements - ------------------------------------------------- This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995, which are inherently subject to various risks and uncertainties. These include, without limitation, the future results of the Company's continuing acquisition program, the ability of the Company to realize benefits from continuing to consolidate certain general and administrative functions, to retain key management, to execute its focused business strategies, and to continue to identify and implement product enhancements and new product ideas. CONTACT: K. Dillon Schickli Sparkling Spring Water Group Limited c/o C.F. Capital One Landmark Square (11th Floor) Stamford, CT. USA 06901 Tel: 203-325-0077 Fax: 203-325-1057 Exhibit II PRESS RELEASE (For Immediate Release) May 27, 1998 SPARKLING SPRING WATER GROUP CLOSES NEW SENIOR CREDIT FACILITY Vancouver, Canada: Sparkling Spring Water Group Limited is pleased to announce the completion of a $US 40 million senior credit facility with Toronto Dominion Bank. This credit facility is for general corporate purposes including working capital, acquisitions and capital expenditure financing. According to Dillon Schickli, Sparkling Spring's Chief Financial Officer, "This credit facility was contemplated when the senior subordinated notes were sold last November. The completion of this credit facility provides additional liquidity for the Company and will allow it to continue with its business plan of consolidation of the home and office water-cooler business". The Company, a leading producer and distributor of bottled water to the home and office segment with over 125,000 customers, does business as "Nature Springs" in the United Kingdom, "Water at Work" in Scotland, "Sparkling Springs" in the Atlantic Provinces of Canada, "Canadian Springs" in British Columbia Canada, "Cullyspring" in Washington State and "Crystal Springs" in Oregon State. Information Concerning Forward-Looking Statements - ------------------------------------------------- This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995, which are inherently subject to various risks and uncertainties. These include, without limitation, the future results of the Company's continuing acquisition program, the ability of the Company to realize benefits from continuing to consolidate certain general and administrative functions, to retain key management, to execute its focused business strategies, and to continue to identify and implement product enhancements and new product ideas. CONTACT: K. Dillon Schickli Sparkling Spring Water Group Limited #17 3771 North Fraser Way Burnaby, B.C. V6J 5K6, Canada Tel: (604) 437-4000 x. 266 Fax: (604) 437-1407 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----