Crown up 7%, to Import Somersby Cider
Constellation to be Largest US Bev-Alc

Dear Client:Year-to-date, Crown's Modelo portfolio is growing at a 7.2% rate while all other imports are up by 2.9%, and the overall U.S. beer market is up by 1.2%. "The [fiscal] second quarter marks the 10th consecutive quarter that the Crown business has outperformed the U.S. beer industry and the import category," said chief Rob Sands on the conference call. ON A-B/MODELO/STZ DEAL. "We remain excited about the prospects of owning a 100% of Crown imports as it will enhance