-----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, HtHzy1S/99qyXe6JRaaAU9+y6hhmotyQtv/DOqBskPXofiU2WZnX0l5tFrEyORRx 4VkaN6tUmQeLrjPqPoueUA== 0000016918-01-000006.txt : 20010308 0000016918-01-000006.hdr.sgml : 20010308 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000016918-01-000006 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20010306 ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 20010307 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CONSTELLATION 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: 001-08495 FILM NUMBER: 1562669 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 300 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 BUSINESS PHONE: 7162182169 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 300 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: CANANDAIGUA BRANDS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19970902 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: 0228 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 033-70824-01 FILM NUMBER: 1562670 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 398 SCHOOL STREET CITY: BATAVIA STATE: NY ZIP: 14020 BUSINESS PHONE: (716) 344-1111 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 300 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BARTON INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000914167 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] IRS NUMBER: 363500366 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0228 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 033-70824-07 FILM NUMBER: 1562671 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 55 EAST MONROE STREET STREET 2: SUITE 2600 CITY: CHICAGO STATE: IL ZIP: 60603 BUSINESS PHONE: 3123469200 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 300 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BARTON BRANDS LTD /DE/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000914168 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] IRS NUMBER: 363185921 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0228 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 033-70824-08 FILM NUMBER: 1562672 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 55 EAST MONROE STREET STREET 2: SUITE 2600 CITY: CHICAGO STATE: IL ZIP: 60603 BUSINESS PHONE: 3123469200 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 300 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BARTON BEERS LTD CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000914169 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] IRS NUMBER: 362855879 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 0228 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 033-70824-09 FILM NUMBER: 1562673 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 55 EAST MONROE STREET STREET 2: SUITE 2600 CITY: CHICAGO STATE: IL ZIP: 60603 BUSINESS PHONE: 3123469200 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 300 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BARTON BRANDS OF CALIFORNIA INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000914171 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] IRS NUMBER: 061048198 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CT FISCAL YEAR END: 0228 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 033-70824-10 FILM NUMBER: 1562674 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 55 EAST MONROE STREET STREET 2: SUITE 2600 CITY: CHICAGO STATE: IL ZIP: 60603 BUSINESS PHONE: 3123469200 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 300 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BARTON BRANDS OF GEORGIA INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000914172 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] IRS NUMBER: 581215938 STATE OF INCORPORATION: GA FISCAL YEAR END: 0228 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 033-70824-11 FILM NUMBER: 1562675 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 55 EAST MONROE STREET STREET 2: SUITE 2600 CITY: CHICAGO STATE: IL ZIP: 60603 BUSINESS PHONE: 3123469200 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 300 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BARTON DISTILLERS IMPORT CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000914173 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] IRS NUMBER: 131794441 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NY FISCAL YEAR END: 0228 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 033-70824-12 FILM NUMBER: 1562676 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 55 EAST MONROE STREET STREET 2: SUITE 2600 CITY: CHICAGO STATE: IL ZIP: 60603 BUSINESS PHONE: 3123469200 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 300 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BARTON FINANCIAL CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000914174 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] IRS NUMBER: 510311795 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0228 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 033-70824-13 FILM NUMBER: 1562677 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 55 EAST MONROE STREET STREET 2: SUITE 2600 CITY: CHICAGO STATE: IL ZIP: 60603 BUSINESS PHONE: 3123469200 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 300 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 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: WI FISCAL YEAR END: 0228 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 033-17673-13 FILM NUMBER: 1562678 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 55 EAST MONROE STREET STREET 2: SUITE 2600 CITY: CHICAGO STATE: IL ZIP: 60603 BUSINESS PHONE: 3123469200 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 300 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: MONARCH IMPORT CO CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000914179 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: BEVERAGES [2080] IRS NUMBER: 363539106 STATE OF INCORPORATION: IL FISCAL YEAR END: 0228 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 033-70824-16 FILM NUMBER: 1562679 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 55 EAST MONROE STREET STREET 2: SUITE 2600 CITY: CHICAGO STATE: IL ZIP: 60603 BUSINESS PHONE: 3123469200 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 300 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK STREET 2: --- CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 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: 0228 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 033-70824-19 FILM NUMBER: 1562680 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 235 NORTH BLOOMFIELD ROAD CITY: CANANDAIGUA STATE: NY ZIP: 14424 BUSINESS PHONE: 7163947900 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 300 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: CANANDAIGUA WEST INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19940818 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CANANDAIGUA EUROPE LTD CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001051699 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: BEVERAGES [2080] IRS NUMBER: 161195581 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NY FISCAL YEAR END: 0228 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-40571-13 FILM NUMBER: 1562681 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 235 NORTH BLOOMFIELD ROAD CITY: CANANDAIGUA STATE: NY ZIP: 14424 BUSINESS PHONE: 7163947900 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 300 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ROBERTS TRADING CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001051701 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: BEVERAGES [2080] IRS NUMBER: 160865491 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NY FISCAL YEAR END: 0228 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-40571-14 FILM NUMBER: 1562682 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 235 NORTH BLOOMFIELD ROAD CITY: CANANDAIGUA STATE: NY ZIP: 14424 BUSINESS PHONE: 7163947900 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 300 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: POLYPHENOLICS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001073188 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: BEVERAGES [2080] IRS NUMBER: 161546354 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NY FISCAL YEAR END: 0228 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-67037-15 FILM NUMBER: 1562683 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 300 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK STREET 2: -- CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 BUSINESS PHONE: 7162182169 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 300 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CANANDAIGUA LTD CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001073189 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: BEVERAGES [2080] IRS NUMBER: 980198402 STATE OF INCORPORATION: X0 FISCAL YEAR END: 0228 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-67037-16 FILM NUMBER: 1562684 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: WHITCHURCH LANE CITY: BRISTOL ENGLAND STATE: X0 ZIP: 00000 BUSINESS PHONE: 441275830345 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 300 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ALLBERRY INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001089056 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: BEVERAGES [2080] IRS NUMBER: 680324763 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FISCAL YEAR END: 0228 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91587-17 FILM NUMBER: 1562685 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1178 GALLERON ROAD CITY: ST. HELENA STATE: CA ZIP: 94574 BUSINESS PHONE: 7079737111 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 300 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CLOUD PEAK CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001089057 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: BEVERAGES [2080] IRS NUMBER: 680324762 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FISCAL YEAR END: 0228 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91587-18 FILM NUMBER: 1562686 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1178 GALLERON ROAD CITY: ST. HELENA STATE: CA ZIP: 94574 BUSINESS PHONE: 7079737111 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 300 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BARTON CANADA LTD CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001089059 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: BEVERAGES [2080] IRS NUMBER: 364283446 STATE OF INCORPORATION: IL FISCAL YEAR END: 0228 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91587-20 FILM NUMBER: 1562687 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 55 EAST MONROE STREET STREET 2: SUITE 2600 CITY: CHICAGO STATE: IL ZIP: 60603 BUSINESS PHONE: 3123469200 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 300 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: FRANCISCAN VINEYARDS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001089064 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: BEVERAGES [2080] IRS NUMBER: 942602962 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0228 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91587-21 FILM NUMBER: 1562688 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1178 GALLERON ROAD CITY: ST. HELENA STATE: CA ZIP: 94574 BUSINESS PHONE: 7079737111 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 300 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: M J LEWIS CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001089065 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: BEVERAGES [2080] IRS NUMBER: 943065450 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FISCAL YEAR END: 0228 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91587-22 FILM NUMBER: 1562689 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1178 GALLERON ROAD CITY: ST. HELENA STATE: CA ZIP: 94574 BUSINESS PHONE: 7079737111 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 300 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: M V LEWIS CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19990617 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: MT VEEDER CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001089066 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: BEVERAGES [2080] IRS NUMBER: 942862667 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FISCAL YEAR END: 0228 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91587-23 FILM NUMBER: 1562690 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1187 GALLERON ROAD CITY: ST. HELENA STATE: CA ZIP: 94574 BUSINESS PHONE: 7079737111 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 300 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CANANDAIGUA B V CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001089067 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: BEVERAGES [2080] IRS NUMBER: 980205132 STATE OF INCORPORATION: P7 FISCAL YEAR END: 0228 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-67037-17 FILM NUMBER: 1562691 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 300 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 BUSINESS PHONE: 7162182119 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 300 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: CANDANAIGUA B V DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19990617 8-K 1 0001.txt 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): March 6, 2001 ------------- COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 001-08495 DELAWARE CONSTELLATION 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 ENGLAND AND WALES CANANDAIGUA LIMITED 98-0198402 NEW YORK POLYPHENOLICS, INC. 16-1546354 NEW YORK ROBERTS TRADING CORP. 16-0865491 NETHERLANDS CANANDAIGUA B.V. 98-0205132 DELAWARE FRANCISCAN VINEYARDS, INC. 94-2602962 CALIFORNIA ALLBERRY, INC. 68-0324763 CALIFORNIA CLOUD PEAK CORPORATION 68-0324762 CALIFORNIA M.J. LEWIS CORP. 94-3065450 CALIFORNIA MT. VEEDER CORPORATION 94-2862667 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 ILLINOIS BARTON CANADA, LTD. 36-4283446 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 (State or other (Exact name of registrant as (I.R.S. Employer jurisdiction of specified 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) 218-2169 -------------- ------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS Constellation Brands, Inc. released the following information on March 6, 2001: CONSTELLATION COMPLETES TURNER ROAD VINTNERS WINE BUSINESS ACQUISITION FAIRPORT, NEW YORK, MARCH 6, 2001 - Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ and STZ.B) announced today that on March 5, 2001, it completed the purchase of the Turner Road Vintners wine business. The purchase includes well-known brands Vendange, Talus, Nathanson Creek, Heritage, Farallon and La Terre, as well as two wineries in California. Richard Sands, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Constellation said, "This is a tremendous acquisition for our Company which enhances our long-term growth opportunities. We continue to build our portfolio of brands around faster growing segments of the beverage alcohol market and this transaction reinforces the Constellation strategy to provide a wide range of beverage alcohol products to satisfy an array of consumer preferences. We expect the acquisition and its related financing to be slightly accretive to earnings per share in the first year." Jon Moramarco, President of Canandaigua Wine stated, "The acquisition of the Turner Road Vintners' brands is very strategic and solidifies our leadership position in the wine industry. These brands complement our existing portfolio and strengthen our presence in one of the faster growing categories of the wine industry." Net sales for the brands acquired for Turner Road Vintners' most recent fiscal year ended June 30, 2000, were approximately $204 million, on unit volume of more than seven million cases. Constellation will now have 20 of the top 100 wine brands in the United States. Constellation Brands, Inc., is a leader in the production and marketing of beverage alcohol brands in North America and the United Kingdom and is a leading independent drinks wholesaler in the United Kingdom. As the second largest supplier of wine, the second largest importer of beer and the fourth largest supplier of distilled spirits, Constellation Brands, Inc., is the largest single-source supplier of these products in the United States. With its broad product portfolio, composed of brands in all major beverage alcohol categories, Constellation believes it is distinctly positioned to satisfy an array of consumer preferences. Leading brands in Constellation's portfolio include: Franciscan Oakville Estate, Simi, Estancia, Almaden, Arbor Mist, Black Velvet, Fleischmann's, Schenley, Ten High, Stowells of Chelsea, Blackthorn and the number one imported beer, Corona Extra. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS The Company makes forward-looking statements from time to time and desires to take advantage of the "safe harbor" which is afforded such statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 when they are accompanied by meaningful cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. The statements set forth in this press release, which are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Any projections of future results of operations, and in particular the Company's expectation that the acquisition and its related financing will be slightly accretive to earnings per share in the first year, should not be construed in any manner as a guarantee that such results will in fact occur. There can be no assurance that any forward-looking statement in this press release will be realized or that actual results will not be significantly higher or lower than set forth in or implied by such forward-looking statement. In addition to the risks and uncertainties of ordinary business operations, the forward-looking statements of the Company contained in this press release are also subject to the following risks and uncertainties: (i) the risk that the expected benefits of this acquisition will not be achieved or may be delayed; (ii) the risk that results of operations of this acquisition will be lower than expected; (iii) the risk that the acquired brands will not be integrated successfully or in a timely manner; (iv) the risk that the full impact of estimated synergies may not be realized; (v) the risk that wholesalers or retailers may give higher priority to products of our competitors; (vi) the risk associated with the availability and costs of equity and debt financing, including costs associated with rising interest rates; (vii) the risk associated with changes in the availability and relative costs of raw materials and/or labor costs; (viii) the risk associated with changing market conditions; (ix) the risk that advertising and marketing initiatives may not be as effective as anticipated; (x) the risk associated with a change in general economic conditions; and (xi) the risk associated with changes in regulations or laws which govern the conduct of business. For other risk factors associated with the Company and its business, please refer to our Securities and Exchange Commission filings. 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. CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC. Dated: March 6, 2001 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer -------------------------------- Thomas S. Summer, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer SUBSIDIARIES BATAVIA WINE CELLARS, INC. Dated: March 6, 2001 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer -------------------------------- Thomas S. Summer, Treasurer CANANDAIGUA WINE COMPANY, INC. Dated: March 6, 2001 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer -------------------------------- Thomas S. Summer, Treasurer CANANDAIGUA EUROPE LIMITED Dated: March 6, 2001 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer -------------------------------- Thomas S. Summer, Treasurer CANANDAIGUA LIMITED Dated: March 6, 2001 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer -------------------------------- Thomas S. Summer, Finance Director (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) POLYPHENOLICS, INC. Dated: March 6, 2001 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer -------------------------------- Thomas S. Summer, Vice President and Treasurer ROBERTS TRADING CORP. Dated: March 6, 2001 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer -------------------------------- Thomas S. Summer, President and Treasurer CANANDAIGUA B.V. Dated: March 6, 2001 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer -------------------------------- Thomas S. Summer, Chief Financial Officer FRANCISCAN VINEYARDS, INC. Dated: March 6, 2001 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer -------------------------------- Thomas S. Summer, Vice President and Treasurer ALLBERRY, INC. Dated: March 6, 2001 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer -------------------------------- Thomas S. Summer, Vice President and Treasurer CLOUD PEAK CORPORATION Dated: March 6, 2001 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer -------------------------------- Thomas S. Summer, Vice President and Treasurer M.J. LEWIS CORP. Dated: March 6, 2001 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer -------------------------------- Thomas S. Summer, Vice President and Treasurer MT. VEEDER CORPORATION Dated: March 6, 2001 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer -------------------------------- Thomas S. Summer, Vice President and Treasurer BARTON INCORPORATED Dated: March 6, 2001 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer -------------------------------- Thomas S. Summer, Vice President BARTON BRANDS, LTD. Dated: March 6, 2001 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer -------------------------------- Thomas S. Summer, Vice President BARTON BEERS, LTD. Dated: March 6, 2001 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer -------------------------------- Thomas S. Summer, Vice President BARTON BRANDS OF CALIFORNIA, INC. Dated: March 6, 2001 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer -------------------------------- Thomas S. Summer, Vice President BARTON BRANDS OF GEORGIA, INC. Dated: March 6, 2001 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer -------------------------------- Thomas S. Summer, Vice President BARTON CANADA, LTD. Dated: March 6, 2001 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer -------------------------------- Thomas S. Summer, Vice President BARTON DISTILLERS IMPORT CORP. Dated: March 6, 2001 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer -------------------------------- Thomas S. Summer, Vice President BARTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION Dated: March 6, 2001 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer -------------------------------- Thomas S. Summer, Vice President STEVENS POINT BEVERAGE CO. Dated: March 6, 2001 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer -------------------------------- Thomas S. Summer, Vice President MONARCH IMPORT COMPANY Dated: March 6, 2001 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-----