date:May 04, 2014
worlds biggest distiller, acquired Whyte Mackay last year when it purchased a controlling interest in its Indian parent, United Spirits. Diageo in November said it offered to sell most of the business to assuage concerns by the UK Office of Fair Trading that the takeover could potentially lead to higher prices in the UK for blended whiskey.
Representatives for Diageo and United Spirits declined to comment. Officials at Alliance Global did not respond to repeated requests for comment.
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