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Time is at a premium at the moment, (the cricket is on)so I will take the lazy way out on recommending this one and just copy the last brokers note, I do expect a new one out any day with todays excelent news. Heres the Broker Buy note from Evo Bee Greg.....
The group have (sic) recently announced the acquisition of Extreme Beverage Company. The merger rationale seems excellent, especially given the nature and appeal of both the Players Extreme and Blavod brands to similar markets whilst the depth of Extreme�s distribution network in the US will give Blavod the much needed platform from which to grow. The management team is headed up by CEO Jeff Hopmayer, the original founder of Extreme Beverage. He is a proven entrepreneur with a very strong track record.



The US remains the only major untapped market for Blavod but also represents the biggest scope for potential especially given that the US is the most important vodka market in the world. In addition flavoured and ultra-premium vodkas are predicted to enjoy the greatest future growth with flavoured vodka now accounting for over 5% of the total vodka market.

Our forecasts are based on relatively conservative assumptions and are primarily driven off our own estimates of case sales. For the year to March 2004 we expect the total number of cases sold to be in the region of 49,000 (this is based on a full 12-month trading period from Blavod but only includes Extreme�s trading period from the 20th January) and expect this to grow to 229,000 in 2004/05e. Gross margin of c33% is low compared to the industry average of c60% and we expect the gross margin to grow as the group realises further cost efficiencies. Our forecasts assume breakeven in 2005/06e.

Valuation is less straightforward and historically the main valuation metric has been industry exit multiples for previous transactions and case sale ratios. These give a range of between 55p and 80p a share. However, there are risks and the group is still in the early stages of growing both the Blavod and Players Extreme brands and as such our price target of 55p reflects the lower end of our range. As the strength of the brands grow and they become more of a strategic asset, this could move the valuation towards the top end of our range in line with our DCF value of 85p. This is an appealing and attractive growth story."

Year to March 31st Sales (� million) Pre-Tax Profit (�million) Earnings Per Share (p)
2004E 1.8 -1.3 -5.4
2005E 9.5 -2.9 -4.7
2006E 17.9 0.3 0.4

Nb, the company have gone some way today to getting a foothold in the US market , see todays RNS on next post.

cheers GF.

Blavod Extreme Spirits PLC
26 July 2004

EMBARGOED UNTIL 26 July 2004

Blavod Extreme Spirits PLC receives listing agreement with Costco


Blavod Extreme Spirits (BES), the London-listed drinks group, today announces it
has received a listing agreement with Costco Wholesale Club, the largest
retailer of wine and spirits in the US.

Costco will stock Blavod Black Vodka, BES's unique black spirit, in its stores
in Northern California, one of the retailer's largest and most important
markets. Initial distribution is expected to be in place by October 1, 2004 and
to expand throughout Costco's distribution network in due course.

The two companies have worked together to develop a new 1.75L package to be
stocked by Costco. Distribution will coincide with the start of the important
holiday season and expand as consumers respond to the product.

Jeff Hopmayer, BES CEO, said: 'This is an exciting development for Blavod's US
business. Costco is a major force behind consumer purchasing decisions in the US
and this listing confirms our belief in the strong appeal of Blavod Black Vodka.
Credit is also due to our sales team and distribution partners who have worked
tirelessly to cultivate relationships with key retailers.'

Further details:
Blavod Extreme Spirits Steve Schacter + 001 615.771.9111
Brunswick Laura Cummings + 44 (0) 207 5959

Notes to editors:
Blavod Extreme Spirits ( www.blavodextreme.com
) launched its eponymous black
vodka in 1998 and has an established UK sales network with distribution in
several major retail outlets, including Asda, Sainsbury's and Tesco. Blavod also
owns Players Extreme Flavor Infused Vodkas and Rums, a fast growing range of
spirits recognised for their clean, balanced flavours and more intense finish.

Costco ( www.costco.com
) is the largest retailer of wine and spirits in the US,
which generates substantial sales by selling high volumes of limited products.

This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

cheers Gf.

Up 15% so far, maybe more to come over the next few days.

cheers GF.

Thanks

No problems apple, I have been given a good tip off as usual mind no doubt I will get the normal boo boys. SO WHAT.

cheers GF.

Don't let it get you down GF...the boo boys that is, not the Vodka!

rgrds
gk

lol

Andy, just watch this one motor. I was speaking to Evil the other night, and he was full of praise for it.
cheers GF.

And yet more good news.

Blavod Extreme Spirits PLC
2 August 2004


BLAVOD DRINKS LIMITED
a subsidiary of BLAVOD EXTREME SPIRITS plc


Blavod Extreme Spirits wins key Italian wine distribution deals in the United
States


Blavod Extreme Spirits (BES), the London-listed drinks group, announces today
that it has signed partnerships with two key Italian wineries for exclusive
distribution in the US. BES will represent Baroncini and Bruno Rocca wines from
August 2004, adding two of Italy's best-known wine labels to its growing
beverage portfolio.

Baroncini has been producing wine in the Tuscany region of Italy for more than
500 years and its portfolio includes several of Italy's most popular wines - a
Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino and Morellino di Scansano. The winery
is still family-owned, having passed down vine-growing and wine-producing
traditions since 1489. More information on Baroncini wines is available at

www.baroncini.it
.

From the Piedmonte region of Italy, Bruno Rocca is the subject of glowing
reviews for its elegant, modern-styled wines and unique packaging. The winery's
labels include Barbaresco, Barbera, Dolcetto, Nebbiolo and Chardonnay delle
Langhe.
More information is available at
www.brunorocca.it
.

Jeff Hopmayer, BES chief executive, said: 'We are delighted to have signed
agreements with two of the most exciting and talented wine producers in the
world. Our partnerships significantly boost BES's recognition as a global
beverage company.'

BES, maker of the eponymous Blavod Black Vodka, the world's only black-coloured
vodka, and the intensely flavour-infused Players Extreme vodkas and rums was
formed in December 2003.

Further details:
Blavod Extreme Spirits Giulio Galli +001 615 771 9111
Brunswick Laura Cummings +44 (0)207 404 5959
DSPR Donna Schwartze +001 314 330 3488

Notes to editors:
Blavod Extreme Spirits (
www.blavodextreme.com
) launched its eponymous black
vodka in 1998 and has an established UK sales network with distribution in
several major retail outlets, including Asda, Sainsbury's and Tesco. BES also
owns Players Extreme flavor- infused vodkas and rums, a fast growing range of
spirits recognized for their clean, balanced flavors and more intense finish.
BES is a London-based company with U.S. subsidiary offices.



202 FULHAM ROAD LONDON SW10 9PJ ENGLAND
TELEPHONE: +44 (0) 20 7352 2096 FACSIMILE +44 (0) 20 7823 3510
EMAIL:
rambler@Blavodextreme.com
Mobile: 07801 823 271
REGISTERED IN ENGLAND REG. NO. 3750677 REGISTERED OFFICE: 202 Fulham Road London
sw10 9pj VAT NO. GB 736 3300 54




cheers GF.

GF,

I have been watching this one since the Blavod days, and i'm still not convinced, although I would like to try the product!

Not sure if/where it's sold in the UK.

Evil had had some real howlers lately, so even the "guru's" come unstuck every so often!

Still on the watchlist, but prefer resources stocks at the moment.

Hi Andy,

Evils been roping it in in the last couple of months. Think you are a little behind on that one, I was speaking to him, only yesterday and he made about 40 grand on the horses this last weekend.

Anyway certainly agree with you on the mining stocks but for gods sake dont have them all in your portfolio, the guys at the pub will murder you if things go wrong in that sector.

Ive got an absolute gem of a new issue coming out on the 12th of august, Dyna Rod, well its new name is Dyna group, dont know yet what its opening price will be, but beleive me its one you can just sit back and rely on. Share growth year in year out its a real gem, but as with all new floats do you go in on the first day? or leave it to settle for a while???????????.

Taken some real stick over RAB, but not budging, looks to me like a good growth stock over 5 to 8 years, so I see no problems no matter what the boo boys think. I will have the dosh in my back pocket whilst they will be long gone from this business and thats the truth.

Good luck Andy and please stay in touch.

cheers GF.

ps, did you ever go for a tipsheet?????, and which one????????.

Excelent Results, have a drink on me Dil.

Blavod Extreme Spirits PLC
05 August 2004


Blavod Extreme Spirits

2003/04 Preliminary Results

Blavod Extreme Spirits plc reports its preliminary results for its financial
year ended 31 March 2004.

Financial and Strategic Highlights

Turnover up by 20.9% to 1.82m

Equivalent gross profit up 14.5% to 647,000 (excluding the
exceptional write-off of old stock)

Case volume increased by 30.9%

Strong cash position

Significantly enhanced marketing already under way

Rationalisation of businesses following the merger now complete and a
firm base for future growth established

Commenting on the results, CEO Jeff Hopmayer said:

'I am extremely encouraged by these results and look forward to seeing the
benefits of our merger in the latter part of the year. New partnerships with
both wineries and retailers, to which our recent announcement referred, and our
enhanced marketing approach, clearly demonstrate the exciting potential of our
niche brands on both sides of the Atlantic.'

Enquiries:


Blavod
Jeff Hopmayer CEO 0207 404 5959
Brunswick

Laura Cummings 0207 404 5959


Unaudited preliminary results for the year ended 31 March 2004

Chairman's statement

With turnover up by 21% and gross profit by 14.5% at the trading level,
excluding the exceptional write-off of old stock, there is evidence of a year of
satisfactory advance. It should be noted that the period under review includes
only 72 days of combined figures following upon the acquisition of the business
of Extreme Beverage Company LLC by Blavod Black Vodka plc and which was duly
completed on January 20, 2004 and yielded some 10m gross for working capital.
The transaction has brought new institutional shareholders to the Company and
new directors to the Board, giving us greater financial, commercial and
marketing experience.

The company continued to see satisfactory progress in key markets for Blavod,
particularly in the UK, Russia and European Duty Free. Our other UK brands also
grew, notably Domaine Baron Rothschild Wines and the Babco range of products.
Earlier in the year we announced agreement in principle to manage the
distribution of Marie Brizard alcoholic liqueurs in the UK and expect this to
add value to our growing portfolio of quality products in the domestic market.

The merged businesses have already seen benefits in a number of ways. The
purchase of the business of Extreme Beverage gives our newly-named company both
ownership of the Players Extreme vodka range in the USA - primarily in the
promising infused or flavoured vodka market - as well as real distribution
access for Blavod Black Vodka to key US wholesalers. A sustained TV and cinema
marketing campaign for Blavod Black Vodka, based on a cutting-edge commercial
directed by a world-renowned film maker, is also planned for later this year,
beginning in the North of England and the UK sales team has been expanded to
cope with the greater opportunities which the advertising will facilitate.

Much management effort has been expended in setting up a US sales organization
for the company's brands. This has already seen the opening of markets in 40 of
the US states and extensive marketing in trade and consumer publications to
support sales of the nine flavours of vodka, rum and gin which were owned by
Extreme. The management continues to concentrate on improving margins at the
production end of the business and the Players Extreme range will now be bottled
exclusively in the UK for overseas exportation.

Rationalization of the two businesses and an effective merging of the
operations, IT, human resources, production and marketing have been successfully
accomplished. As a part of this rationalization process, the following changes
have been made to the Board since this time last year:

Our Chief Executive is Jeff Hopmayer, the founder of the Extreme Beverage
company. Our Finance Director is Fred Read. David Falk and Robert Levin have
joined the Board as non-executive directors. William Phillips becomes Director
of Finance (International) and Richard Ambler is Chief Executive (International)
with a wide ranging responsibility for sales and marketing. David Wheatley left
the Board during the year and we thank him for his years of service. Andrew
Napier also stepped down but remains with the company as Sales Director of
Blavod Drinks (UK), the domestic operating arm of the business where he leads a
successful young team. With Lawrence Banks and myself as non-executive
directors, the Board now consists of four UK-based directors and four US-based
directors.


It is still early days in the new fiscal year and much is yet to be achieved.
The full benefits of the merger are not expected to show until the latter half
of this calendar year and in the meantime write-downs of old stock, as the
brands develop stronger and more marketable identities, as well as other
exceptional costs associated with the merger are reflected in the figures and
are the principal reason for the overall loss. In taking a fresh look at our
brands and as a result of consumer research, an early decision was taken to
provide a new look for the Players Extreme range which is intended to widen our
consumer base, improve margin, position the product for more international
acceptability and, in smaller part, respond to packaging changes by competing
brands. This will create a firm base for future sales growth.

We are expecting a significant increase in Blavod sales to the US over the next
12 months. A good beginning has been made, evidenced by the recent announcement
that Costco Wholesale Club of Northern California, the largest retailer of wine
and spirits in the US, is to stock Blavod Black Vodka. Blavod is also targeting
special marketing opportunities in the US during the later part of this year, as
is Players Extreme with its range of high-profile activities to support the
newly designed packaging for the flavoured vodka range. This range is being both
augmented and rationalized by the addition of new flavours in response to
consumer demand and extensive market research and the gin and rum based products
are being dropped in anticipation of other brands being brought into the
portfolio.

Further developments include the recent signing of US distribution agreements
for two distinguished Italian wine brands, Bruno Rocca and Baroncini. More
announcements in connection with the strong margin and large-volume wine sales
in the US will be made shortly. The strategy in this regard is to augment the
brand portfolio and improve revenues while continuing to keep focus on our
principal wholly-owned brands. With sales of imported wine in the USA continuing
to grow (by 4.9% this past year) the opportunity was taken to provide our sales
teams with products which create additional sales and marketing opportunities
across the range of our brands and especially for Blavod Black Vodka and Players
Extreme. The wine distribution agreements are long term and have no capital cost
aside from stock purchase. They will, thus, contribute to general revenue growth
while helping to move Blavod Extreme Spirits towards its goal of creating a
substantial position in the global beverage business.

Our employees have been especially diligent and hard working during the year
under review and, on behalf of shareholders, I wish to thank them for all their
efforts, their loyalty and skill.


PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT for the year ended 31 MARCH 2004

2004 2004 2003
000 000 000
Turnover
Continuing operations 1,366 1,509
-acquisitions 459 -
-------- --------
1,825 1,509

Cost of sales (1,178) (944)
Exceptional cost of sales - stock re-packaging
provision (869) -
-------- --------
Total cost of sales (2,047) (944)
-------- --------
Gross (loss)/profit (222) 565

Marketing and administrative expenses (2,164) (1,032)
Exceptional item - stock claim provision - (149)
-------- --------
Total marketing and administrative expenses (2,164) (1,181)
--------
Operating loss
Continuing operations (819) (616)
- acquisitions (1,567) -
-------- --------
(2,386) (616)
-------- --------
Bank interest receivable 54 35
-------- --------
Loss on ordinary activities before taxation (2,332) (581)

Taxation - -
-------- --------
Retained loss for the financial year (2,332) (581)
======== ========

Loss per share (8.50p) (5.16p)
Diluted loss per share (8.50p) (5.16p)

All of the company's activities are classed as continuing. There were no gains
or losses in either year other than those included in the above profit and loss
account.


BALANCE SHEET as at 31 MARCH 2004
2004 2003
000 000
Fixed assets

Intangible assets 4,161 1,196
Tangible assets 41 20
-------- --------
4,202 1,216
Current assets

Stock 249 73
Debtors 921 249
Cash at bank and in hand 7,293 1,022
-------- --------
8,463 1,344

Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year (1,277) (329)
-------- --------
Net current assets 7,186 1,015
-------- --------

Total assets less current liabilities 11,388 2,231
-------- --------
Net assets 11,388 2,231
======== ========

Capital and reserves

Called up share capital 654 148
Share premium account 16,950 5,967
Profit and loss account (6,216) (3,884)
-------- --------
Shareholders' funds 11,388 2,231
======== ========


CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT for the year ended 31 MARCH 2004

2004 2003
000 000

Cash outflow from operating activities (2,287) (241)
-------- --------
Returns on investments and servicing of finance
Interest received 54 35
-------- --------
Net cash inflow from returns on investments and servicing of
finance 54 35
-------- --------

Capital expenditure
Purchase of tangible fixed assets (10) -
Expenditure relating to the registration of trademarks (16) (8)
-------- --------
Net cash outflow for capital expenditure (26) (8)
-------- --------

Acquisition
Expenses related to acquisition (546) -
Cash acquired with subsidiary 2 -
-------- --------
Net cash outflow relating to acquisitions (544) -
-------- --------
Cash outflow before financing (2,803) (214)
-------- --------
Financing
Issue of ordinary share capital 10,000 -
Cost of share issue (926) -
-------- --------
Net cash inflow from financing 9,074 -
-------- --------
Increase/(decrease) in cash in the year 6,271 (214)
======== ========


cheers GF.

GF,

Thanks for the update on EK, I wasn't aware he had such success on the horses.

Agree re mining stocks, I feel balance is the key, so diversity into other sectors is essential, although hard to let go of ones that are doing well.

Agree re RAB, put my shareclub in it, and bound to be some flack next meeting, but I am going to recommend we average down, as I feel sure that we will see better days with this.

I never chose a tipsheet, but the one I would use is Techinvest, but as techs are out of favour at the moment, I'm going to wait until that sector returns to positive.

Cheers,

Andy.

For you guys : press mention in the Daily Mail Newspaper

Beyond the Footsie: Thursday close
5 August 2004, This Is Money

And hopes of increased sales in the US provided the spur to Blavod Extreme Spirits, 1p firmer at 34 1/2p.

Full year pre-tax losses widened to 2.3m from 600,000, but the company said it expects a significant increase in Blavod sales to the US over the next 12 months after signing a deal to represent Italian wine producers in the US.

In reaction to the news, Evolution Beeson Gregory repeated its 'buy' stance on Blavod with a DCF-based target price of 85p.

http://www.thisismoney.com/20040805/nm81162.html

WOW, many thanks Sue Helen for that 85p price target cant be bad and the company has about 7.5 million cash on its books.

cheers GF.

Glad to help Goldfinger!

The full note from the broker..............

5 August 2004
Blavod Extreme Spirits (BES) Buy (unchanged)

Mkt cap: 22m Net cash: 7m Final Results Price/Target: 33.5p/55p

Thats the Spirit!
The final results are ahead of our expectations, whilst the group has also
announced a redesign of the Players Extreme product range as well as the
introduction of two new flavours which will help drive future growth.
The final results for the year ended 31st March 2004 are ahead of our
expectations with the number of total case sales of 52,000 exceeding our
forecast of 49,000. As had been expected, this was based on a full 12-month
trading period from Blavod Black Vodka plc but only includes Extreme
Beverage Companys trading period from the 20th January. Turnover grew
21% to 1.82m and the overall loss before tax (pre-exceptional, preamortisation)
of 0.99m was less than our forecast loss of 1.26m helped by
lower than expected marketing costs. The groups closing cash position of
7.3m was substantially higher than our forecast of 5.8m. An exceptional
item of 0.87m relates to the write-down of old stock as the group moved to
a new product design, although we are confident that over the year, c0.2m
of this can be recouped. In addition to this, the group has also announced
that it has signed a deal to represent a number of Italian wine producers in
the United States, which follows on from the recent announcement that it has
added Italian wine producers Baroncini and Bruno Rocca to its growing
distribution network.
Blavod (000m) Actual Forecast %
Cases Sold 52,213 49,000 6.6%
Revenues 1,825 1,813 0.7%
Gross Profit 647 598 8.2%
EBITDA* -1,047 -1,280 18.2%
Pre-tax Profit* -993 -1,264 21.0%
EPS (p)* -3.6 -5.4 33.0%
Net Cash at Year
End
7,293 5,836 25.0%
Source: EVBG estimates and company data * pre-exceptional pre-amortisation
The company has continued to see satisfactory progress in key markets for
Blavod Black Vodka (BBV), particularly in the UK, Russia and European
Duty Free and the group is now providing real distribution access for BBV to
key US wholesalers. The US represents the biggest scope for potential for
BBV, especially given that the US is the most important vodka market in the
world and we expect BBV sales to the US over the next 12 months to
increase. This is supported by the recent announcement that BBV had
received a listing agreement with Costco Wholesale Club, which is the
largest retailer of wine and spirits in the US. Costco will initially only stock
BBV and distribution is expected to be in place by October 1, 2004. Whilst
Results are ahead of expectations
The group are creating a firm base
from which to grow sales of Blavod
Black Vodka
BLAVOD EXTREME SPIRITS
AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
Source: DATASTREAM
5 August 2004

Initial distribution will be in Northern California, we expect this to expand
throughout Costco's distribution network in due course. The agreement is
also likely to raise the profile of BBV in the US as management focus on
increasing the distribution of the brand.
In terms of the Players Extreme products (PE), the group has announced a
new look for the range which is intended to widen their consumer base,
improve the margin and position the product for more international
acceptability. The redesigned bottles have been well received by the
distributors and have started shipping, whilst the addition of new flavours
in the form of a Caramel Vodka and a Mango Rum should help bolster
growth. Along with the introduction of new flavours, the group are no
longer carrying the PE base rum or gin products. Until recently, the
manufacturing of PE took place in the US. However, production has now
moved across to the UK and will be manufactured and bottled at the
Hayman Distillery. This will ultimately mean that PE will be imported into
the US thus commanding a better premium.
In terms of trading and forecasts, we estimate that the group has lost c2
months of trading in PE in switching to the new bottle design and case
volumes have also been impacted by the exit of PE base rum and gin. As a
result, we are maintaining our full year forecast of 229,000 case sales until
there is greater visibility on the success of the new design. Going forward,
we expect marketing costs to represent about 45% of sales in 2004/05e
dropping off to only 27% of sales in 2005/6e. We still expect an operating
loss of -3.1m in 2004/05e, but expect the group to break even in 2005/06e as
the marketing costs stabilise and the sales volume increases.
Valuation is less straightforward and historically the main valuation metric
has been industry exit multiples for previous transactions and case sale
ratios. These give a range of between 55p and 80p a share. However, there
are risks and the group is still in the early stages of growing both the BBV
and PE brands and as such our price target of 55p reflects the lower end of
our range. As the strength of the brands grows and they become more of a
strategic asset, this could move the valuation towards the top end of our
range in line with our DCF value of 85p.
Assad Malic +44 (0)20 7071 4407 assad.malic@evbg.com EVBG is broker to Blavod Extreme Spirits
Year end Sales (m) EBITDA (m) PTP (m) EPS (p) PER (x) Yield (%) EV/EBITDA (x) Revised?
03/04A 1.8 -1.0 -0.99 -3.6 - - -
03/05E 9.5 -2.9 -3.0 -4.7 - - - No
03/06E 17.9. 0.6 0.3 0.4 84 - 24.3 No

cheers GF.

shares mag makes this one a sell.

Is it the AGM today? Isn't it normal for the CEO/Chairman to release an AGM statement?

GF, are you still in these? Looking at the last RNS from the 12th, and reading of a rumour of a big buyer about, and the fact that the price is so low - I'd say its a buy right now.

Yes still in. Not temped to add just yet but feel this kind of stock will go up with the increased advertising going up to xmas.

cheers GF.

And wow did it just...........................

Blavod Extreme Spirits gained almost 30% at 22p after a trading update showed Q3 case shipments had jumped 97%.

cheers GF.

Do you have any updated research from Evolution BG

Will have a look.

cheers GF.

RORO nothing out yet but I expect there will be very soon. Please remind me If I forget. Last note was 3/12/2004.

cheers GF.

Bought back into these today. Still cheap and now gaining interest and momentum.

GF thanks I will

Encouraging news that GAM and Artemis have bought shares for their funds.

Not sure what to make of the chart to be honest.

The downtrend may have been broken, provided it holds, otherwise any retracement could well put it back into the channel again.

You've got a "Golden Cross" coming up with your M/A's and the MACD giving positive signals, plus RSI divergence.
Add in the other news.
Sit back and enjoy the ride.
May the Devil take the back seat!

Appointment of new chairman with vast experience of the American market looks good for BES.

Blavod Extreme Spirits names Colin Campbell as new non-exec chairman
AFX


LONDON (AFX) - Blavod Extreme Spirits PLC, the maker of the Blavod Black Vodka and the Players Extreme line of vodkas and rums, said it appointed Colin Campbell as non-executive chairman with effect from Jan 27.

Campbell succeeds Allan Shiach, who is retiring.

newsdesk@afxnews.com

ak/

petob,

I thought a 'golden x' was the 50 dma line crossing the 200 dma line when both are travelling upwards?

The chart above shows the 9 dma crossing the 50dma, hardly the same thing???

Or am i missing something???

Aimtrader,

You may be right.

I use a 20 dma and a 60 dma which works well enough and will make the "X" in a couple of days if the share price holds up. A bit risky, but much more sensitive than waiting for the 50 X 200 dma.

Thats why I put the Devil in the back seat, but keep a parachute handy.

Shares stiil on an upward trend but on low volume

GAM have increased their holding

Onward and upwards ,another distribution deal achieved, for what its worth evil knievel is long on this one witha cautious target of 80p this year.

im surprised to see this one climbing like this!!!

what a turnaround!!!

do any uk shops stock this black vodka???

id like to do some research, lol!!!

ampuriabrava make it exclusive and black and the punters will flock to buy. landlords high yield end of night dream

Results are out on the 28th and should be good. Up 7% today and should climb, hopefully!

MS

Still moving ahead....slowly


scotty1 - 9 Mar'06 - 07:57 - 217 of 218


Additional Placements

RNS Number:3972Z
Blavod Extreme Spirits PLC
09 March 2006


Blavod Extreme Spirits plc


Blavod Extreme Spirits Further Increases Its Distribution in the US

New placements throughout the American Market


FRANKLIN, Tenn. - March 9, 2006 - Blavod Extreme Spirits (LSE:BES) announced
today that Players Extreme Rums and El Diamante del Cielo Tequila were added to
distribution in the State of Maine. Cielo was also picked up for distribution in
100 state stores in the State of Pennsylvania and listed in 75 state stores in
New Hampshire. Caramel Appletinis using Players Extreme Caramel are featured at
the Four Season's Hotel in Atlanta, while Blavod Black Martinis are featured at
the Westin Hotel in Hilton Head and Blavod Black Vodka in the 50ml size were
added to all the in-room suite mini-bars.


In the State of California, Cielo continues to expand its reach with key
placements in El Agave Tequileria, Old Town Mexican Cafe, La Fiesta Lounge and
Guava Beach. Several new Blavod drink promotions are running at Long Branch,
Firebirds, Hideaway and Jack Rabbits. Also in California, Players Extreme was
added to multiple retail stores; House of Liquor, How's Market, La Bodega
Liquor, Liquor Mart and Central Liquor.


In the State of Florida, several restaurant chains with over 60 locations in the
US have added wine programs represented by BES, featuring: Baroncini, Bruno
Rocca, Petra and Tebavio.


"We are very excited about the recent placements by our distribution partners
throughout the US," said Jeff Hopmayer, CEO of Blavod Extreme Spirits. "These
placements continue to expand our consumer reach and drive our success."

Okay no comment on this since last March

Co received bid approach in November which will be a no less than 17.95p
If it does happen you can buy stock now for 13.5p for c30% gain if bid goes ahead

Stock recently whacked on poor results but bidder still there AND

Today a holder of company debt has converted that into shares with potential buyer happy for this to happen. Why would there be a transfer of debt into equity if a deal was not about to happen?

Free money or big trap ?

Having done a lot of research on little US drink cos the almost certain bidder is a company called 360 Global Wine. This may be widely known but not by me

The name does not really inspire and it is likely that the uk holders will not really want the paper of a small us company . So the big guys are getting shot

Interestingly Laurus Master Fund, the company which took shares in BES sold some shares in 360 at the end of Dec. Is this insider dealing ? I don't know, probably not but nice money if you can get it.

A little surprising other American investors have not caught on and are buying BES while shovelling out 360.

Hmmm!!

20%+ down since last post, Bid seems to be still on. With very likely bidders share price holfding firm despite insider sales.

Nice volume today and shares marked yup, should IMHO mean short term bottom at least with easy 20% in next week. We shall see if we can get back to 13p.

Does that rhyme?

** LOOKS LIKE BID WILL BE OFF **

I have to say I sold these a few weeks ago at a loss. But when I had them I did some research and a company called 360 Global Wine was likely bidder -- they had professed to sending a company a letter of intent to purchase. This may be widely known but I didn't know

Not been following closely since sold but noticed today that 360 Global Wine fell 6% ytd and is DOWN 43% SO FAR TODAY !!!! Not good consdiering its an all share deal

Perhaps known by mkt already -- obviously BES share price suspecting no deal but this is just what I see today. Hope it helps

RNS today; Deal is off, . . . . and I wonder if it was really on in the first place. . . certainly it's been the only "lift" Blavod shareholders have seen recently. The sp graph is quite sickening. . . . are the Directors comotose? Or suffering too many Options...that can cause blindness too.
Not that long ago this business was rated a bright new star with a novel black vodka - so have (retail) buyers gone away? Or, is the thought of adding a black spirit just too much? Better to stick to clear, although there is No reason to drop the black-version, until sales fall to zero.

Do anyone here buy their stuff?
What?

Surprised the announcement took until toady as the share price move on Thursday was clear sign

You would think if the company management were organised they would issue a statement on current business today not just promising in due course. Not a good omen

Just for interest the company I thought were going to bid for BES yesterday filed for bankruptcy.

Talk about insider dealing in the UK, look at the share price of this 360 Global Wine in the US --- TSIX is the code -- all the newsflow was insider selling for 3 months. Then look at the price action I saw last Weds/Thurs

You have to laugh ........don't you?

Nice buy note from evo, price target 85p ??

In there dreams.

MS

Further 5% fall today, so it seems the Market is efficient...a lot more eff than [BES] execs - has anyone been to their AGM - what was yr impression....and when is the next one?
If it's in London then I get the impression they aren't frightened of investors...however, the timing is also important - 11.00, or later, is OK before that time (esp 9.30) is a sure sign a co. is on the rocks, IMHO.

Sudden improvement, yst no RNS has appeared so it can't be the Company - can it?
The sp has been sliding steadily before and after my earlier post(13March07), so this "improvement" is pretty tiny and maybe it's one to steer clear of . . . . oh dear. . . . it would be nice to see a tiddler do well....

at last all the assets and losses in the usa are being dumped at great cost to BES. Now they can get on with the brands they originally started with, the core of the group. Losses should be eliminated and value back to shareholders. Directors abandoning ship. Lets see how the sp reacts !

John I think this could be a strong gainer when it comes back.Winnifrith has been recommending it strongly.

RNS Number:6446H
Blavod Extreme Spirits PLC
13 November 2007






Blavod Extreme Spirits plc

General Meeting statement


13 November 2007


At the General Meeting held today, the Company made the following statement:


In the half year to 30 September 2007 Blavod Drinks Ltd, the principal UK based
trading division of the Company, is expected to report an unaudited operating
profit of circa #55,000 versus an operating loss of #203,000 in the
corresponding period last year. Overall company case sales grew 34% and Blavod
Black Vodka grew 6% despite the lack of promotional support due to the Company's
financial state. All the brands in the portfolio showed growth and all made a
profitable contribution.


The US trading arm, the sale of which was completed on 5 October 2007, recorded
operating losses of circa $2m.


Overall, the outcome excluding the US but including corporate costs is expected
to show a small loss before tax.


Traditionally the first half volumes and profits are lower than the second half
which includes the key Christmas trading period. Initial orders received from
major customers are encouraging.


The Company expects to announce its interim results by the end of December 2007.


At the General Meeting the resolutions to approve the report and accounts for
the year ended 31 March 2007, and to give the Directors authority to issue new
ordinary shares without pre-emption, were approved.


ENDS

All buys so far this morning after yesterdays news.

Up on the bid.

Interesting transaction just before midday - about 0.8% of the companies total shares bought in one transaction ...... must something distilling or someone anticipating good interims next month ..... as usual time will tell but I'll have a Royal Tokaji whilst I am waiting ...

Cash call +director buys - oh dear so they've now got c.360k cash to strengthen the books - and pay-off some debts I suspect. Up nearly 5% so the MM's must think folks will buy now.
Looks like small-beer/petty-cash to me....at a sp of 2.75 pence. . . . . this is really times-low. I wonder there won't be another cash-call.... Grief, this is Xmas run-up... I could understand it if it was Autumn and they needed to provide a large shipment (etc.), but this IS their BEST time, for getting "in" the Money!
- - - No bonus for Execs. - - -
Still, shareholders can "drink to improvement", eh?
Let's hope so, but I fear Advertising from the Big Boys and a non-specific USP means this is about right for price/value.

Well, situation is somewhat better than earlier in the year. Disposal of the business and assets of Blavod Extreme Spirits USA, Inc. completed. Now all the placed shares have been taken by institutional investors, and Directors and key employees of BES. Nice to see Directors / employees stumping up their own money. Things should become a little clearer when the Interims come out later this month.

Perhaps the heading should now be:
BLAVOD EXTREME SPIRITS, Now Concentrating on this side of The Pond.

Interims out this afternoon. No surprises. Large losses due to US operation. That has now been disposed of. With the UK operating company making a profit of 56.8k, 354k recently raised via placing (including the Directors subscribing for 96.5k), and the current sales of all the major brands showing positive trends, then look forward to a good H2 report.

A year ago their sp was 14p.Shares are being punted by TW steer clear for the time being all to do bad track record.

Yeep, the SP has fallen considerably. Company was overvalued and loss making before. Now with recent disposal of US operation then it should be profitable in present half year accounting period. Cockspur profile seems to be rising. Directors subscribed to more than a quarter of recent placing. As always, time will tell.....

PS: Probably is a negative point if TW has tipped it .... but perhaps he isn't wrong everytime?

So, despite TW 'tipping' it, then the SP has started to move up this morning .... helped by a preliminary update on Christmas trading.

And reasonable rise today - helped by the Barclays RNS....

Although describing the trading environment as difficult and uncertain, the company stated it is optimistic for the second half noting that Blavod Black Vodka export sales have improved, its enlarged portfolio has now been successfully integrated, costs are not expected to rise further as a full complement of sales people is now in place and that it is fighting to regain the lost black vodka distribution in the UK. We understand this lost distribution was the result of a well-financed rival product introduction, the threat of which looks to have since been diminished by a legal intervention from Blavod, and that Blavod is hopeful of winning the lost accounts back in quite short order.

However, despite these positives the results statement concluded;

For the full year to 31 March 2010 the Board expects to report results significantly ahead of last year. However, given the uncertainties and challenges set out above in relation to the second half of the year, at present the Board expects the full year results to be slightly below market expectations.

www.UK-Analyst.com

sell.

.....The company remains confident for the long-term and we remain of the view that its continuing sales growth is seeing it become increasingly more important in industry circles. On valuation metrics typically used in the industry (based on multiple of cases sold), a 3.29 million market capitalisation significantly undervalues the company being a 58.9% discount to forecast current year sales and not overly demanding forward multiple of earnings. Therefore, at 3.75p, our stance remains buy UK-Analyst

Just had a small punt on these today. I wouldn't bet the farm on them, just yet, but they could perhaps be on the way back up.

Good analysis on the current state of play here by mg78 on another bulletin board;


BLAVOD WINES & SPIRITS

Operating in the alcoholic beverage sector, London-based microcap Blavod Wines and Spirits (BES) owns and distributes a number of premium drinks brands.

Offering perennial disappointment to the long-term shareholder, BES has a chequered history; often offering impressive increases in sales/revenue against a background of increased costs and expenses. It has only flirted with net profitability on one occasion.

However, in more recent times, having successfully fought through a lengthy recession, BES has now proven that it is a resilient, dogged player, emerging to hold its unique place for over a decade, within a sector dominated by industry giants.

BES not only serves the UK domestic multiples, on and off license markets, but continues to have overseas ambitions with its products now marketed and sold worldwide - including the U.S. and Russia. At the time of writing, Spain and Australia are the latest territories to be targeted with a "significant order" having been signed in Australia for the 625-store-strong exclusive distribution of the most recently launched and wholly owned brand, 'Red Leg Rum'.

With the departure of the long-serving M.D. in late 2011 (which some deemed overdue) the business now appears to be steadying somewhat after the appointment of the former MD for Diageo UK, Don Goulding.

There is the burgeoning view that Blavod may have ridden out the very worst of the storm it has faced and could now be set to emerge from it's darkest hours with decision making at the company, over the past 12 months in particular, appearing to have improved and 'rationalized'.

With H1 2013 results inflicted by sizable 'non-recuring costs', the long awaited improvements sought by shareholders may actually already be happening and with the traditionally stronger second half of the year indicating a "significant" order from Australia, BES could perhaps be on the verge of showing that modesty and rationalism is a more reliable, if more gradual, route to success.

Going forwards, with the company deciding to concentrate more fully on developing and marketing its own, wholly owned brands, efficiency, improved back office and margins may begin to finally appear at the bottom line for this company.

In recent months the lengthy 5 year transaction for the Blackwoods suite of brands to become 'fully owned' was complete, and as such these quality brands will now offer a meaningful incentive for the company.

The share price has over time, in the face of perceived failure, disappointment and boredom, been through successive periods of punishment and neglect.

As of 12/08/13, with a sp of 0.675p and with 306,102,507 shares in issue, the company is valued at just c.£2.07M

........................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................

Drinks brands, wholly owned are:

Blavod Black Vodka
Blackwoods Vintage Gin.
Blackwoods Gin 60% Limited Edition.
Blackwoods Premium Nordic Botanical Vodka.
Redleg Spiced Rum
Diva Vodka
Jago's Vinilla Vodka Cream

BES also acts as distributor to Fernet Branca and several other spirit brands in U.K. BES also recently claimed global distribution rights to the 'King of Soho' alcoholic drinks range.
........................................................................................................................

Result of AGM and Update on Trading
RNS
RNS Number : 2656P
Blavod Wines and Spirits PLC
30 September 2013





Blavod Wines & Spirits PLC

("Blavod" or the "Company")



Result of AGM and Update on Trading



Blavod Wines & Spirits plc (AIM: BES), owner of premium drinks brands including Blavod Black Vodka, Blackwoods Gin and Vodka and RedLeg Spiced Rum, announces that at the Group's Annual General Meeting held earlier today all resolutions were duly passed.

Don Goulding, Executive Chairman of Blavod, said:



" I'm pleased to report that we are continuing to generate increased the levels of revenue from our owned brands and this, coupled with the careful management of our financial resources, means we remain on target to achieve monthly breakeven in the early part of next financial year"



Importantly, we have continued to increase the level of sales of RegLeg Rum both in the UK and abroad and this gives us confidence that the work we have done to re-design some of our other brands will be well received in the market. In October 2013 we will be launching the redesigned Blackwoods Gin 60% and Blackwoods Vodka brands into the UK, which will be retailed through

a number of on-trade outlets as well as UK grocery multiples. Beyond this, we are working on the re-design of Jago and Diva and expect these will be launched in the coming year."



Progressive Research has initiated research coverage on Blavod Wines & Spirits PLC and the report will be able to be downloaded in due course from: www.progressive-research.com

The Group's annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2013 were posted to shareholders on 3 September 2013 and are displayed on the Group's website,

Thank goodness for this;

"A study has found that a daily tipple of alcohol improves memory in most elderly people. Researchers found that 80% of pensioners will have improved memory and learning skills as a result of regular moderate drinking. The anti-inflammatory properties of alcohol are also believed to protect against dementia and stroke. The Times"

On the move now following on from that positive RNS this afternoon.

Just added a few here as we are approaching the 'silly season' and it's a very opportune time for BES to launch the redesigned brand which will be available in Tesco, Sainsburys etc.

"In October 2013 we will be launching the redesigned Blackwoods Gin 60% and Blackwoods Vodka brands into the UK, which will be retailed through a number of on-trade outlets as well as UK grocery multiples."

BLAVOD: BRAND DESIGNS–Initiation of coverage
Blavod Wines & Spirits | Published on 16/10/2013
Blavod is in a transitional phase as it moves its operating model solely into the development of premium own brand spirits. Having recently outsourced distribution, Blavod can now focus on the added-value activity of creating desirable, profitable, international brands, backed with a pipeline of new product development. Successful brand incubation can attract larger industry players prepared to pay multiples of the current market capitalisation of Blavod for a brand proposition they can leverage globally. The shares do not currently reflect upside potential with the new model as yet unproven.

Full analysis available on www.progressive-research.com

Used to be a Tom Winnifrith favourite.

wow that's so funny goldie everyone a winner...... not.

Mr depression, get a life will you.

Is that all you do go round the threads and pick holes. Very sad.

LOL DC. Hes always been like that.

dc so you are a member of the same gang?

That is all I see you do, why not add to the threads with something useful. Investors must be getting tired of your boring posts. YAWN.

Why don't you now give it a rest you don't like me and I'm not keen on you. Again good weekend. Perhaps leave your career at work and not bring it on here.

rampety some of us are tired of your constant ramping which is not supported by tangible facts, do you make it up like most journos as you go along?

You talking to me DC??

No goldfinger.

And please stop saying some of us, and involving others. Shows a sign of weakness.

Sorry bud got both halifax and doddlebug filtered, so its difficult to know whats what.

Ahhh yes halifax, derd ignorant type gives Yorkshire a bad name. Just filter him, better off without low lifes like him.

No more responses from me, so do not ask stupid questions.

Dont forget DC hes a wannabe just like doddlebug. 2nd rate punks. Just filter them, they are jealous and nothing else.

That's fine goldfinger. Would I have made comment to you like that. :-)) The man is getting obsessed with Blur and Wandisco. That have funny enough done very well. A lazy so in so who cannot look information up himself and then tries to make out you no nothing about the company.

gf tks for that so polite reference we are proud of our heritage probably more than you are, if you have any.

Thanks goldfinger, good weekend.

dc isn't it time you admitted you haven't a clue what EBITDA WAND and BLUR may or may not achieve?

Yep have a good one mate. cheers, see ya monday.

Well done goldfinger, if you are trying to reduce this Moneyam bulletin board to an utter shambles you are doing a very good job of it at the moment. Your post 77 on this thread just sums up what you are all about - absolutely no attempt at any input regarding this share, but just carrying on the personal vendetta against me. It is one thing to post whatever rubbish you want on the Talk to Yourself thread, but to post utter Twitter crap on this thread, in an effort to wind me up, is unacceptable. I really don't mind anyone posting on this thread saying - I wouldn't buy this share and giving a reasoned explanation why, but you really need to realise there are boundaries out there. You have already made a complete fool of yourself on the COMS thread in a pathetic effort to discredit me and I would have hoped you had learnt a lesson from that, but obviously not.

Just repeating this post 76 as it probably got completely lost in all the other posts that followed on from it thanks to goldfinger.

BLAVOD: BRAND DESIGNS–Initiation of coverage
Blavod Wines & Spirits | Published on 16/10/2013
Blavod is in a transitional phase as it moves its operating model solely into the development of premium own brand spirits. Having recently outsourced distribution, Blavod can now focus on the added-value activity of creating desirable, profitable, international brands, backed with a pipeline of new product development. Successful brand incubation can attract larger industry players prepared to pay multiples of the current market capitalisation of Blavod for a brand proposition they can leverage globally. The shares do not currently reflect upside potential with the new model as yet unproven.

Full analysis available on www.progressive-research.com

Very clever - post 77 on this thread edited, but not so clever as I already have the original on file. You may want to edit your post 91 as well - considering the remarks IanT made on the TRAF thread today.

Rum Shack 'pop-up' bar tour
RNS
RNS Number : 3698R
Blavod Wines and Spirits PLC
25 October 2013





Blavod Wines and Spirits plc



RedLeg Rum Shack 'pop-up' bar tours the UK

and initiation of Investment Research





The Board of Blavod Wines and Spirits plc (AIM:BES), owner of premium drinks brands including Blavod Black Vodka, Blackwoods Gin and Vodka and RedLeg Spiced Rum, is pleased to announce that it will be promoting RedLeg Spiced Rum with pop-up Rum Shacks across the UK via its distributor Hi-Spirits Ltd.



The pop-up RedLeg Rum Shack will appear in major cities during November and December including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, London, Bristol and Brighton. Each venue will appear for a limited period and feature RedLeg cocktails and live music. As consumers are increasingly on the lookout for new and exciting experiences the pop-up RedLeg Rum Shack provides a memorable experience which communicates the brand identity and brings it to life at venue level in an innovative way.



The pop-up Rum Shack will be featuring four of RedLeg's most popular cocktails; Apple Shack, Ginger Mojito, Hot Rum Slap and RedLeg Libre. The promotion will be supported with social media activity.



Since its launch in 2012, sales of RedLeg, which is primarily retailed through UK on-trade outlets, have consistently grown month on month. RedLeg is now one of the most successful brands owned by Blavod. Sales of RedLeg are also growing internationally with repeat orders being received from multiple retailer Woolworths in Australia.



In April 2013 RedLeg won the highest accolade at the San Francisco World Spirits competition winning double gold in its category and as a result is currently participating in the 2013 "Double Gold" tour which is a nationwide spirit tasting for the US drinks trade and specialist media.



Progressive Equity Research has initiated research coverage on Blavod Wines and Spirits and the report can be downloaded from: http://www.progressive-research.com/tearsheet/research/blavod-wines-spirits

Share price moving nicely following on from the RNS this morning. The 'pop-up' bar tours is smart marketing in the run-up to Christmas & New Year. Other brands now being stocked in the major supermarkets as well.

Blavod operating losses narrow
StockMarketWire.com
Blavod Wines & Spirits posts an operating loss of £229,000 for the six months to the end of September - down from £531,000 last time.

Gross profits from its owned brands rose by 21% and margins on ots owned brands increased from 42% to 47%.

The group's financing costs fell by 68% and staffing cost were reduced by 15%.

Executive chairman Don Goulding said: "We remain on target to achieve monthly breakeven in the early part of the next financial year and are now beginning to see the returns from our own brands grow progressively.

"RedLeg's contribution to profits increases monthly and we are excited about the prospects of the newly launched Blackwoods 40% and 60% Gin and Blackwoods Vodka which is to be launched later this month.

"This, coupled with a selection of other owned brands to be developed and a strong balance sheet means we are well placed to develop the business further and increase shareholder returns."

Sales of Redleg Spiced Rum going really well - now sold out on www.masterofmalt.com

Blackwoods Gin & Vodka now on the shelves at Tesco & Sainsburys. I haven't tried any myself, but the Blackwoods Gin flavour is supposed to be a class apart from the rest of the competition.

Breaking out, could double pdq from here. Make that a double please barman!

GF - can you put a chart in the header please.

one of TW's favourites!

Arrr - that might change things!

It's been a long time since anyone paid any attention to what TW tipped, but perhaps I'm just talking from a personal point of view. You can actually buy into his tips now under the "hotstockrockets" banner for about £5 each month, or at the knock down price of £49 for a years sub.

Skinny, thank you - a chart in the header would be nice! :-)

Moving up again on higher volume.

1million delayed trade just gone through from earlier this morning.

On the next leg up now after a few days of consolidation.

Looks ready to breakout perhaps?

Looks promising and with volume.

Nice breakout. Sales of Blackwoods Gin and Red Leg Rum supposedly have done well over Christmas & New Year.

hic!

Nice to see you're in good spirits halifax.:-)

Thank you for the chart in the header GF - much appreciated.

Exclusive distributor appointed for Spain
RNS
RNS Number : 6665X
Blavod Wines and Spirits PLC
15 January 2014

15 January 2014



Blavod Wines & Spirits plc

("Blavod" or the "Company")





Exclusive Distributor appointed for Spain



Blavod Wines & Spirits plc (AIM: BES), owner of premium drinks brands including Blavod Black Vodka, Blackwoods Gin and Vodka and RedLeg Spiced Rum is pleased to announce that it has signed an exclusive agreement today with The Water Company based in Madrid for the distribution of Blackwoods 60% Gin, Blackwoods 40% Gin, Blackwoods Vodka and RedLeg Spiced Rum.



The distribution agreement runs for an initial 3 year term to cover all Spanish territories, which represent the single largest gin market in Europe and the single largest rum market in the world.



Blackwoods 60% Gin, Blackwoods 40% Gin and Blackwoods Botanical Vodka will be promoted across all territories immediately and for the first time Blavod's award winning RedLeg Spiced Rum will be marketed and sold in Spain.



Spain is the single largest market in the world for rum and relatively underdeveloped for spiced rum so it is expected that RedLeg Spiced Rum will be well received as it has been in the UK and Australia.





Commenting today, Don Goulding, Executive Chairman of Blavod, said:



"Spain is an extremely important territory for us and we are confident that we can increase our market share significantly in the next few years by working with The Water Company. Historically, they have achieved impressive results in promoting leading brands and increasing sales volumes and we fully expect them to achieve this with our brands."



"Blackwoods 60% and 40% Gin as well as the Blackwoods botanical flavoured Vodka already have a market following in Spain however Red Leg, which has never been distributed in Spain before is very well positioned to grow in this exciting new sector.

Trading update to be issued "shortly" --------- from another bulletin board;

petersinthemarket 28 Jan'14 - 19:39 - 777 of 789 2 0


REF: ''petersinthemarket,24 Jan'14,761,I'm a bit puzzled by BES reporting....''

It may be of interest to holders to know that I emailed a version of the above to BES and today received a most courteous reply from Don Goulding, Executive Chairman.

''I can confirm that we plan to give an update regarding Christmas trading covering the period October to December. However we do not plan on quarterly reporting simply because we are relatively small and therefore tightly resourced. I trust you understand. Our update should be issued shortly and I would welcome your feedback on the information contained therein. Kind regards..... Don''

Must say I'm very impressed with BES investor relations. Bodes well. GL all, pete

Blackwoods debuts redeveloped botanical vodka
DBR Staff Writer
Published 29 January 2014

Blackwoods, a brand owned by UK-based Blavod Wines and Spirits, has launched its redeveloped vodka - Blackwoods Botanical Vodka.

The Blackwoods Botanical Vodka has been produced by infusing botanicals including Sea Pink, Marsh Marigold, Meadow Sweet and Angelica, as part of the bonification process.

Blavod Wines and Spirits marketing manager Kate Alexander said they are really excited about the new Blackwoods Botanical Vodka, the added depth from the bonification process gives it a really interesting taste you can't find anywhere else and vodka drinkers can enjoy it neat.

"We expect this, coupled with the new packaging, to cause a rise in sales in the UK and export markets," he added.

Priced at £24.50, Blackwoods Botanical Vodka will be available in a revamped packaging across the country in February 2014.

Blavod Wines and Spirits markets and sells spirits and wines. The company offers various wines and spirits under its own brands, including Blavod Original Black Vodka, Blackwood's Vintage Gin and Vodka, RedLeg Spiced Rum, Diva Vodka, and Jago's Vodka Vanilla Cream Liqueur.

Http://spirits.drinks-business-review.com/news/blackwoods-debuts-redeveloped-botanical-vodka-290114-4167440

Trading Update

Highlights of period October 1st to December 31st 2013

• Net revenues from owned brands increase 43% compared to equivalent period last year.
• Margins from owned brands continue to increase as sales of the Group's re-packaged brands develop in UK and Internationally.
• Group overheads reduced by 44%.
• Financing costs reduced by 74%.
• Group remains on track to achieve monthly break-even by early part of financial year. (FY15E)

After December 31st 2013:

• Distribution agreement signed for Spain.
• Launch of Blackwoods Botanical Vodka.

Current Trading

The Group has continued to trade strongly and remains on track to achieve monthly break even by the early part of the financial year. Revenues and margins have continued to rise with an increasing proportion of sales derived from its owned brands including Blackwoods Gin and RedLeg Spiced Rum.

Sales of Blackwoods Vintage Gin 40% and Blackwoods Limited Edition 60% have continued to grow since the packaging was redesigned in 2013 recording consistent month on month volume sales growth.

Sales volumes of RedLeg Spiced rum continue to grow as the brand is marketed in new territories and its popularity grows. During October, November and December the RedLeg "rum shack" went on tour to a number key locations including Birmingham, Brighton and London. This proved a very popular and cost effective way of increasing visibility and awareness of the brand as well as introducing it in an engaging way to its target audiences. Further 'pop-up' Rum Shack events are planned for the first six months of 2014.

Other brands being developed by the management team for re-launch in the next few months include Diva Vodka its super premium Vodka with Swarovski crystals packaged in the bottle and Jago's a vodka vanilla cream liqueur developed by Tom Jago.

Operationally, the Group has continued to reduce costs. Overheads are down by over 40% compared to the equivalent period last year due to the restructuring earlier in the year. Financing costs are down by over 70% largely as result of the successful equity placing in October.

Looking forward, the Group is financially robust and has a good pipeline of products to begin turning into successful, profitable international brands in the coming months. In January the company signed a three year agreement with The Water Company of Spain for the distribution of Blackwoods Gin and Vodka and RedLeg Spiced Rum. This will be the first time RedLeg is available for sale in Spain which is the single largest market for Rum in the world. Blackwoods Botanical Vodka is being launched this month.

Don Goulding, Executive Chairman of Blavod, commented today:

"This has been a very productive few months for the Group and we have made strong progress in increasing the market share of our own brands as well as developing a number of new concepts to the point where they can be launched later this year. The growth in our margins is particularly good to see as we continue to reduce our exposure to low margin business and focus on increasing shareholder value by developing our own premium brands and marketing these in the UK as well as developing new markets around the world".

Babco Europe Limited Distribution Agreement

Blavod Wines & Spirits plc (AIM:BES), the AIM quoted owner of premium drinks brands, announces that it will no longer be distributing the Mickey Finn brand in the UK on behalf of Babco Europe Limited.

This move is in line with Blavod's business strategy to progressively end its activities distributing third party brands and focus on the development of its own premium brands which include Blavod Original Black Vodka, Blackwoods Vintage Gin, Blackwoods Vodka, Diva Vodka, Jago's Cream liqueur and RedLeg Spiced Rum

In the last financial year ended 31 March 2013, sales net of duty of the Mickey Finn brand amounted to approximately £1,439,000 representing approximately 38% of group sales net of duty, however whilst the contribution to group profits before financing costs was £162,000, a significant portion of the Group's financing costs which totalled £119,000 in the period were incurred as a result of the distribution of this agency brand.


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Change of Name

The Board is pleased to announce that the Group's name has been changed to Distil plc ("Distil" or the "Company").

Dealings under the new name will commence at 8.00 am on 30 April 2014. The TIDM (ticker symbol) has been changed to "DIS" for the Company's ordinary shares.

The ISIN in respect of ordinary shares remains unchanged.

The Directors believe the name Distil better represents the nature of the business which is now predominantly a distilled spirits businessand also reflects the fact that the company is now entirely focused on designing and marketing aportfolio of its own brands following the acquisition of the Blackwoods, Diva and Jago's brands last year and the launch of RedLeg Spiced Rum.

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