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RESULTS ANNOUNCED TO THE MARKET - 26 AUG 2004
In 2003 Peter Lehmann Wines Limited (PLW) experienced its greatest challenge since its formation and listing in August 1993. During the first half of this financial year a battle ensued between Hess Group AG of Switzerland and England based Allied Domecq plc for control of Peter Lehmann Wines Limited.
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ASX APPROVES REMOVAL FROM OFFICIAL LIST - 21 JUL 2004
The ASX advised by letter dated 20 July 2004 that it has decided that the Company may be removed from the ASX official list under Listing Rule 17.11.
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APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL FROM THE OFFICIAL LIST - 09 JUL 2004
On 9 July 2004 PLW made application under Listing Rule 17.1 for removal from the official list. Following the Hess Group Australia Pty Ltd takeover finalized in November 2003 PLW shares are concentrated with four shareholders holding 96.36% of the shares.
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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS RE APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL FROM THE OFFICIAL LIST - 09 JUL 2004
We began the year with the share register under a cloud and moved to a full takeover battle in October. Fortunately the battle did not last long and by November Hess Group Australia Pty Ltd had emerged with a majority stake-holding and the founder Peter Lehmann retained just over 10% of the issued capital.
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2004 VINTAGE OUTCOME - 04 JUN 2004
Peter Lehmann Wines Limited (PLW) processed a record total crush of 18,947 tonnes, up 32% on the 2003 crush of 14,302 tonnes. The PLW intake was 14,587 tonnes (2003 9,506 tonnes) with contract crushing at 4,360 tonnes (2003 4,796 tonnes). The previous largest vintage experienced by the company was in 2002 when 17,070 tonnes were processed.
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MATERIAL TO SHAREHOLDERS - 01 MAR 2004
Last week we announced the half year to 31 December 2003 result to the ASX and I thought it was timely to write to shareholders and ex-shareholders...
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SUMMARY OF HALF-YEAR FINANCIALS TO 31 DECEMBER 2003 - 23 FEB 2004
Domestic sales volume of the Peter Lehmann brand mirrored that of the previous year’s first half. Revenue was down by 3% which was primarily due to product mix, with demand for lower priced wines increasing...
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PLW BOARD COMPOSITION - 09 JAN 2004
The PLW Board met on 11 December 2003 and agreed the following composition and structure of the board...
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SHAREHOLDING IN PETER LEHMANN WINES LIMITED - 28 NOV 2003
Shareholding in Peter Lehmann Wines Limited following the Hess Group Takeover Bid which closed on 14 November 2003 (ASX Listing Rule 3.4.2)...
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HESS GROUP ACQUIRES 85% OF PETER LEHMANN WINES - 17 NOV 2003
Hess Group (Hess), through its Australian subsidiary, has closed its offer for Peter Lehmann Wines having acquired 85% of its share capital. The founder, Peter Lehmann, and his family have retained a 10.7% shareholding...
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DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR APPOINTMENTS - 03 NOV 2003
As foreshadowed in the Bidder’s Statement Dr Max Lienhard, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hess Group AG, has been appointed to the PLW Board. Born and resident in Switzerland Dr Lienhard is 59 years old...
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CHAIRMAN'S AGM ADDRESS TO SHAREHOLDERS - 31 OCT 2003
Shareholders, Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to the 11th Annual General Meeting of Peter Lehmann Wines Limited. We are delighted to see so many of you, who have already sold your shares, present at today’s meeting, as observers, in response to the managing director’s invitation. You will always be friends of the company...
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MANAGING DIRECTOR'S AGM ADDRESS TO SHAREHOLDERS - 31 OCT 2003
Despite a relatively strong Australian economy, PLW’s domestic sales volume mirrored that of the previous year...
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FIRST SUPPLEMENTARY STATEMENT MADE BY PETER LEHMANN WINES LIMITED - 14 OCT 2003
This document is a Supplementary Target's Statement dated 14 October 2003 made by Peter Lehmann Wines Limited ABN 53 059 347 910 ("PLW") under section 644 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (the "Supplementary Target's Statement")...
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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS - 14 OCT 2003
I am writing to you personally to update you on the latest takeover developments for your company, Peter Lehmann Wines Limited (“PLW”) and also to advise you of what you should do next...
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EXCLUSIVE SHAREHOLDER WINE OFFERS - 14 OCT 2003
EXCLUSIVE SHAREHOLDER WINE OFFERS ORDER FORM - 14 OCT 2003
PLW RECOMMENDS IMMEDIATE ACCEPTANCE OF THE HESS OFFER - 13 OCT 2003
Peter Lehmann Wines (“PLW”) notes the announcement earlier today from Allied Domecq plc (“Allied”) that it intends to accept the Hess Offer for its entire 14.53% shareholding. Allied will also apply to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission for consent to withdraw its offer for PLW...
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RETIREMENT OF PETER LEHMANN AM - 25 OCT 2002
At today’s annual general meeting Peter Lehmann formally stepped down as Deputy Chairman of the Company he founded in 1993. His wife, Margaret Lehmann, retired as his alternate director...
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CHAIRMAN’S ADDRESS TO THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ON FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER 2002 - 25 OCT 2002
By now, you will all be aware that our founder, Peter Lehmann is to retire as a director of the Company and from executive employment, at the conclusion of today’s annual meeting. Later in the meeting we will hear from Wolf Blass who will pay Peter a personal tribute...
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MANAGING DIRECTOR'S ADDRESS TO THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ON FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER 2002 - 25 OCT 2002
This year demonstrated the strength of Peter Lehmann wines and the benefits of our focus on Net profit after tax was up 12% to $6.9 million on 7% higher revenue of $45 million. Sales revenue, excluding agency lines, increased by 14% over the previous year...
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PETER LEHMANN WINES LIMITED 2001-02 RESULTS - 27 AUG 2002
A year of continuing progress & consolidation after recent rapid growth...
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PROFIT UPGRADE - 09 AUG 2002
On 15 May 2002 Peter Lehmann Wines Limited (PLW) released information regarding the outcome of the 2002 vintage and indicated that an after tax profit in line with that of the previous year’s result of $6.2M was anticipated...
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