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The conference call can be accessed by dialing 800-860-2442 (toll-free) or 412-858-4600. A live listen-only web cast of the conference call will be available on the Internet at the Company's web site, http://www.cbrands.com under Investor Information. If you are unable to participate in the conference call, there will be a replay available on the Company's web site or by dialing (877) 344-7529 from approximately 1:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, April 11, 2002 through 12:00 a.m. EST on Friday, April 19, 2002.
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1. Dial 877-DIG-PLAY (877-344-7529 / toll-free) or 412-858-1440.
2. Enter '940' when prompted for your account number followed by the #
sign.
3. Please press '1' to play recorded conference.
4. Please enter '277601 when prompted to enter the conference number
followed by the # sign.
5. Please clearly state your name and company name when prompted to do so
followed by any key.
6. Please press '1' to begin the conference playback.
Constellation Brands, Inc. is a leader in the production and marketing of beverage alcohol brands in North America and the United Kingdom and is a leading independent drinks wholesaler in the United Kingdom. As the second largest supplier of wine, the second largest importer of beer and the third largest supplier of distilled spirits, Constellation is the largest single-source supplier of these products in the United States. In the United Kingdom, Constellation is a leading marketer of wine and the second largest producer and marketer of cider. With its broad product portfolio, Constellation believes it is distinctly positioned to satisfy an array of consumer preferences across all beverage alcohol categories. Leading brands in Constellation's portfolio include: Franciscan Oakville` Estate, Simi, Estancia, Ravenswood, Corona Extra, Modelo Especial, St. Pauli Girl, Almaden, Arbor Mist, Talus, Vendange, Alice White, Black Velvet, Fleischmann's, Schenley, Ten High, Stowells of Chelsea, Blackthorn and K.
SOURCE Constellation Brands, Inc.
CONTACT: Constellation Brands, +1-585-218-2169