Diageo interested in Ursus vodka brands

Diageo has confirmed it is exploring the opportunity to acquire the Ursus and Ursus Roter vodka brands from the owners of Netherlands…

Diageo has confirmed it is exploring the opportunity to acquire the Ursus and Ursus Roter vodka brands from the owners of Netherlands-based Ursus Vodka Holdings NV.

"We have signed an agreement with the owners which is subject to a number of conditions including clearance by competition authorities," a Diageo spokeswoman said.

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