Corby Executives, Staff and Guests Open Toronto Stock
Exchange
TORONTO, March 11, 2014 /CNW/ - Corby Spirit and Wine
Limited (TSX: CSW.A) (TSX: CSW.B) opened the Toronto
Stock Exchange (TSX) today in celebration of its 45th
anniversary of being listed on the Exchange.
The stock began trading in 1969 at the equivalent of
$1.30 today. Since then, Corby has
grown into a leading Canadian marketer and distributor of spirits
and imported wines, building on its successful roots as a company
that dates back to over 150 years. With approximately 21% of spirit
sales in Canada, Corby's premium
portfolio includes many of the top-selling brands in Canada.
"Opening the market is a fitting commemoration of our 45 years
as a TSX member and a leader in the Canadian spirits and wine
industry," said Patrick O'Driscoll,
President and CEO, Corby Spirit and
Wine. "Our deep commitment to quality, innovation and service has
helped the Corby brands become part of traditions and celebrations
across Canada and internationally,
enabled our workforce to grow and expand, and helped us deliver
consistent returns to our shareholders - many of whom are our
employees - for decades. We look forward to great success for the
next 45 years and beyond."
Corby senior executives were joined by guests to help open the
market at the Exchange Tower in Toronto. In attendance was Peter Chubb, who was the President of
William Mara in the early 1980s in
the company's early years after its acquisition by Corby. Mr. Chubb
later held senior executive positions at Corby, including his role
as Vice President, Government and Industry Affairs throughout the
1990s.
"Corby Spirit and Wine has a storied history in Canada," said Peter
Chubb. "It is with great pleasure that I join others from
the Corby family here today to celebrate the company's success and
its continuing role in Canadian business and the global spirits
industry."
A photo of the market opening at TSX is provided below.
Additionally, for more information on Corby's history in
Canada, please see the attached
infographic.
About Corby
Corby Spirit and Wine Limited is a leading Canadian marketer of
spirits and imported wines. Corby's portfolio of owned-brands
includes some of the most renowned brands in Canada, including Wiser's® Canadian whisky,
Lamb's® rum, Polar Ice® vodka and McGuinness® liqueurs. Through its
affiliation with Pernod Ricard S.A., Corby also represents leading
international brands such as ABSOLUT® vodka, Chivas Regal®, The
Glenlivet® and Ballantine's® Scotch whiskies, Jameson® Irish
whiskey, Beefeater® gin, Malibu® rum, Kahlúa® liqueur, Mumm®
champagne, and Jacob's Creek®, Wyndham Estate®, Stoneleigh®, Campo
Viejo® and Graffigna® wines. For further information, please visit
our website or follow us on LinkedIn.
SOURCE Corby Spirit and Wine Communications
Image with caption: "Corby Executives, Staff and Guests Open
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Image with caption: "Commemorative infographic retracing Corby's
history. (CNW Group/Corby Spirit and Wine Communications)". Image
available at:
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