-----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, CuicnfREBDzqADCzjy7ARURfuhkt2K344+caMex9AJCJpN3IFn8fchf55YsjgzJ7 JdZmZvMfhEZTG+/o9C/P3w== 0000016918-98-000006.txt : 19981104 0000016918-98-000006.hdr.sgml : 19981104 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000016918-98-000006 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19981103 ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 19981103 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CANANDAIGUA BRANDS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000016918 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: BEVERAGES [2080] IRS NUMBER: 160716709 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0228 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-07570 FILM NUMBER: 98736619 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 300 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 BUSINESS PHONE: 716-393-4130 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 300 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: CANANDAIGUA WINE CO INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BATAVIA WINE CELLARS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000914160 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] IRS NUMBER: 161222994 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NY FISCAL YEAR END: 0831 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 033-70824-01 FILM NUMBER: 98736620 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 116 BUFFALO STREET CITY: CANANDAIGUA STATE: NY ZIP: 14424 BUSINESS PHONE: 7163947900 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 116 BUFFALO CITY: CANANDAIGUA STATE: NY ZIP: 14424 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BARTON INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000914167 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] IRS NUMBER: 363185921 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0831 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 033-70824-07 FILM NUMBER: 98736621 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 116 BUFFALO STREET CITY: CANANDAIGUA STATE: NY ZIP: 14424 BUSINESS PHONE: 7163947900 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 116 BUFFALO ST CITY: CANANDAIGUA STATE: NY ZIP: 14424 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BARTON BRANDS LTD /DE/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000914168 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] IRS NUMBER: 362855879 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 0831 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 033-70824-08 FILM NUMBER: 98736622 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 116 BUFFALO STREET CITY: CANANDAIGUA STATE: NY ZIP: 14424 BUSINESS PHONE: 7163947900 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 116 BUFFALO CITY: CANANDAIGUA STATE: NY ZIP: 14424 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BARTON BEERS LTD CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000914169 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] IRS NUMBER: 061048198 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CT FISCAL YEAR END: 0831 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 033-70824-09 FILM NUMBER: 98736623 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 116 BUFFALO STREET CITY: CANANDAIGUA STATE: NY ZIP: 14424 BUSINESS PHONE: 7163947900 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 116 BUFFALO CITY: CANANDAIGUA STATE: NY ZIP: 14424 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BARTON BRANDS OF CALIFORNIA INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000914171 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] IRS NUMBER: 581215938 STATE OF INCORPORATION: GA FISCAL YEAR END: 0831 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 033-70824-10 FILM NUMBER: 98736624 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 116 BUFFALO STREET CITY: CANANDAIGUA STATE: NY ZIP: 14424 BUSINESS PHONE: 7163947900 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 116 BUFFALO CITY: CANANDAIGUA STATE: NY ZIP: 14424 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BARTON BRANDS OF GEORGIA INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000914172 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] IRS NUMBER: 131794441 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NY FISCAL YEAR END: 0831 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 033-70824-11 FILM NUMBER: 98736625 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 116 BUFFALO STREET CITY: CANANDAIGUA STATE: NY ZIP: 14424 BUSINESS PHONE: 7163947900 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 116 BUFFALO CITY: CANANDAIGUA STATE: NY ZIP: 14424 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BARTON DISTILLERS IMPORT CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000914173 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] IRS NUMBER: 510311795 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0831 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 033-70824-12 FILM NUMBER: 98736626 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 116 BUFFALO STREET CITY: CANANDAIGUA STATE: NY ZIP: 14424 BUSINESS PHONE: 7163947900 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 116 BUFFALO CITY: CANANDAIGUA STATE: NY ZIP: 14424 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BARTON FINANCIAL CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000914174 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] IRS NUMBER: 390638900 STATE OF INCORPORATION: WI FISCAL YEAR END: 0831 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 033-70824-13 FILM NUMBER: 98736627 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 116 BUFFALO STREET CITY: CANANDAIGUA STATE: NY ZIP: 14424 BUSINESS PHONE: 7163947900 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 116 BUFFALO CITY: CANANDAIGUA STATE: NY ZIP: 14424 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: STEVENS POINT BEVERAGE CO CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000914175 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: BEVERAGES [2080] IRS NUMBER: 390638900 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NY FISCAL YEAR END: 0831 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 033-17673-13 FILM NUMBER: 98736628 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 116 BUFFALO STREET CITY: CANANDAIGUA STATE: NY ZIP: 14424 BUSINESS PHONE: 7163947900 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 116 BUFFALO CITY: CANANDAIGUA STATE: NY ZIP: 14424 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: MONARCH IMPORT CO CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000914179 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: BEVERAGES [2080] IRS NUMBER: 363539106 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NY FISCAL YEAR END: 0228 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 033-70824-16 FILM NUMBER: 98736629 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 235 N BLOOMFIELD RD CITY: CANANDAIGUA STATE: NY ZIP: 14424 BUSINESS PHONE: 7163947900 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 116 BUFFALO STREET 2: 17TH FLOOR CITY: CANANDAIGUA STATE: NY ZIP: 14424 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BARTON MANAGEMENT INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19931027 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CANANDAIGUA WINE CO INC /NY/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000928683 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: BEVERAGES [2080] IRS NUMBER: 161462887 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NY FISCAL YEAR END: 0831 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 033-70824-19 FILM NUMBER: 98736630 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 235 NORTH BLOOMFIELD ROAD CITY: CANANDAIGUA STATE: NY ZIP: 14424 BUSINESS PHONE: 7163947900 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 116 BUFFALO CITY: CANANDAIGUA STATE: NY ZIP: 14424 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: CANANDAIGUA WEST INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19940818 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: VIKING DISTILLERY INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001028294 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: BEVERAGES [2080] IRS NUMBER: 582183528 STATE OF INCORPORATION: GA FISCAL YEAR END: 0831 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-17673-18 FILM NUMBER: 98736631 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 235 NORTH BLOOMFIELD ROAD CITY: CANANDAIGUA STATE: NY ZIP: 14424 BUSINESS PHONE: 7163934130 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 235 NORTH BLOOMFIELD ROAD CITY: CANANDAIGUA STATE: NY ZIP: 14424 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CANANDAIGUA EUROPE LTD CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001051699 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: BEVERAGES [2080] IRS NUMBER: 161195581 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0228 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-40571-13 FILM NUMBER: 98736632 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 235 NORTH BLOOMFIELD ROAD CITY: CANANDAIGUA STATE: NY ZIP: 14424 BUSINESS PHONE: 716-393-41 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 235 NORTH BLOOMFIELD ROAD CITY: CANANDAIGUA STATE: NY ZIP: 14424 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ROBERTS TRADING CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001051701 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: BEVERAGES [2080] IRS NUMBER: 160865491 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0228 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-40571-14 FILM NUMBER: 98736633 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 235 NORTH BLOOMFIELD ROAD CITY: CANANDAIGUA STATE: NY ZIP: 14424 BUSINESS PHONE: 716-393-41 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 235 NORTH BLOOMFIELD ROAD CITY: CANANDAIGUA STATE: NY ZIP: 14424 8-K 1 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): November 3, 1998 ---------------- 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 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 specified (I.R.S. Employer jurisdiction of in its charter) Identification incorporation or No.) organization) 300 WillowBrook Office Park, Fairport, New York 14450 ----------------------------------------------- ----- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (716) 393-4130 -------------- ------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS Canandaigua Brands, Inc. released on November 3, 1998 the following announcement: CANANDAIGUA BRANDS ANNOUNCES OFFER FOR MATTHEW CLARK PLC Fairport, New York, November 3, 1998 -- Canandaigua Brands, Inc., (NASDAQ:CBRNA and CBRNB), today announced that it has launched a cash offer for the outstanding ordinary shares of Matthew Clark plc (LSE:MTC), a major UK drinks group which produces, distributes and wholesales a variety of alcoholic and bottled water beverages in the United Kingdom. The Board of Directors of Matthew Clark has recommended that Matthew Clark shareholders accept the offer. The offer values each of the 88.5 million ordinary shares of Matthew Clark at 243 pence, or approximately $4.07. The total purchase price of the shares is expected to be approximately (pound)215 million, or $360 million. (All conversions from British pounds sterling to U.S. dollars are based on a recent exchange rate of $1.6755 per (pound).) Richard Sands, Chief Executive Officer of Canandaigua Brands, said: "The addition of Matthew Clark will bring significant benefits to Canandaigua in the pursuit of our growth strategy, a major facet of which is to acquire businesses that expand our geographic presence outside the US. The acquisition of Matthew Clark will give us a sizeable presence in the UK, one of the most important markets in the world for beverage alcohol products." Mr. Sands added: "As one of the UK's leading producers and wholesalers of beverage alcohol products, Matthew Clark fits well with Canandaigua's growth strategy of investing in new brands and, importantly, establishes a platform from which further strategic acquisitions can be made. We are delighted with the quality of brands, broad customer base and, particularly, the skilled management team that Matthew Clark will bring to Canandaigua Brands." Matthew Clark plc operates two divisions: Matthew Clark Brands, which produces and markets cider products, wine and bottled water; and Matthew Clark Wholesale, which is the UK's leading independent drinks wholesaler and which provides a full range of wines, spirits, ciders, beers and soft drinks to over 17,000 on-premises outlets. Matthew Clark's leading brands include Blackthorn and Diamond White ciders; Stowells of Chelsea wines; and Strathmore sparkling water. In its most recent fiscal year ended April 30, 1998, Matthew Clark plc reported (pound)553 million ($927 million) in total sales and (pound)36 million ($60 million) in profit before taxes. Net assets at April 30, 1998, were (pound)95 million, or $160 million. Canandaigua Brands expects to fund the proposed acquisition with bank financing. The transaction is expected to be largely completed by the end of December. Canandaigua is being advised by Schroders in relation to this transaction. Canandaigua Brands, Inc., headquartered in Fairport, New York, is the largest single-source supplier of imported beers, wines and spirits in the United States. The Company is the second largest marketer of imported beer, the second largest wine producer and marketer and the fourth largest spirits provider in the US. The Company's portfolio includes the following key brands: BEER: Corona Extra and Corona Light, Modelo Especial, Pacifico, Negra Modelo, St. Pauli Girl, Tsingtao and Point WINE: Almaden, Inglenook, Paul Masson, Richards Wild Irish Rose, Arbor Mist, Cook's, Taylor, and Manischewitz DISTILLED SPIRITS: Barton, Fleischmann's, Paul Masson Grande Amber, Mr. Boston, Montezuma, Canadian LTD, Chi-Chi's, Ten High and Inver House 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: November 3, 1998 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer -------------------------------- Thomas S. Summer, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer SUBSIDIARIES BATAVIA WINE CELLARS, INC. Dated: November 3, 1998 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer -------------------------------- Thomas S. Summer, Treasurer CANANDAIGUA WINE COMPANY, INC. Dated: November 3, 1998 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer -------------------------------- Thomas S. Summer, Treasurer CANANDAIGUA EUROPE LIMITED Dated: November 3, 1998 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer -------------------------------- Thomas S. Summer, Treasurer ROBERTS TRADING CORP. Dated: November 3, 1998 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer -------------------------------- Thomas S. Summer, Treasurer BARTON INCORPORATED Dated: November 3, 1998 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer -------------------------------- Thomas S. Summer, Vice President BARTON BRANDS, LTD. Dated: November 3, 1998 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer -------------------------------- Thomas S. Summer, Vice President BARTON BEERS, LTD. Dated: November 3, 1998 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer -------------------------------- Thomas S. Summer, Vice President BARTON BRANDS OF CALIFORNIA, INC. Dated: November 3, 1998 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer -------------------------------- Thomas S. Summer, Vice President BARTON BRANDS OF GEORGIA, INC. Dated: November 3, 1998 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer -------------------------------- Thomas S. Summer, Vice President BARTON DISTILLERS IMPORT CORP. Dated: November 3, 1998 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer -------------------------------- Thomas S. Summer, Vice President BARTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION Dated: November 3, 1998 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer -------------------------------- Thomas S. Summer, Vice President STEVENS POINT BEVERAGE CO. Dated: November 3, 1998 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer -------------------------------- Thomas S. Summer, Vice President MONARCH IMPORT COMPANY Dated: November 3, 1998 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer -------------------------------- Thomas S. Summer, Vice President THE VIKING DISTILLERY, INC. Dated: November 3, 1998 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer -------------------------------- Thomas S. Summer, Vice President 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 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----