Alert: B-F Acquires Maximus Vodka

Dear Client: Brown-Forman just announced it has acquired the Maximus Vodka brand from Altia, Plc, which is the same company it purchased Finlandia Vodka from in 2004. Said chief Paul Varga: "While Maximus is a relatively small acquisition and investment for our company, it is important to our strategy for the Polish market. We know the owners, the brand, and its primary market well, and we believe there is nice growth potential for Maximus going forward." B-F has served as