SKYY SPIRITS ADDS NEW BRANDS TO SUPER-PREMIUM PORTFOLIO

Skyy Spirits, a subsidiary of Gruppo Campari, as won the exclusive U.S. rights to distribute Midori Melon Liqueur, ZEN Green Tea Liqueur, Yamazaki Single Malt Whisky and Akadama Plum Wine from Suntory International Corporation, a subsidiary of Suntory Ltd. Based in Osaka, Japan as of January 1, 2006. Gerard Ruvo, president and CEO of Skyy Spirits said, “This is an exciting distribution agreement and groundbreaking year for Skyy Spirits strategically adding proprietary brands to our super-premium and luxury portfolio. We look forward to our partnership with Suntory.” The San Francisco-based company’s “appointment by Suntory International is part of its strategy of adding high-quality brands to its super premium and luxury portfolio through strategic partnerships, alliances, and joint ventures with companies that believe in the long term value development for brands to maximize profitability for its stakeholders.”