Constellation Well on Their Way to Reaching Financial Goals in F13

Dear Client: For the third quarter ending November 30 Constellation Brands delivered net sales increase of 1% to reach $547 million for the quarter. The wine and spirits portfolio grew 6% organically, while shipment volumes grew 4%. Focus brands like Ruffino, Mark West and Kim Crawford drove on-premise growth, and new products contributed 5%-6% to volume growth. "As we approach the end of fiscal 2013, we believe we're well on our way to achieving our financial goals for the year.