Diageo today announces the sale of Archers, the Peach Schnapps brand, to De Kuyper Royal Distillers.
John Kennedy, Diageo’s President, Europe, said: “We are committed to creating value for all our stakeholders through delivering consistent and efficient growth, including actively shaping our portfolio towards opportunities that will maximise growth over the long-term. We take a disciplined approach to capital allocation and this announcement continues our track-record of active portfolio management.”
The transaction will not have a material impact on EPS. As part of this transaction, Diageo has agreed a 24-month manufacturing supply agreement with De Kuyper Royal Distillers.
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