The UK-based drinks producer Blavod Black Vodka said yesterday that its negotiations regarding a significant new shareholder and the possible acquisition of a spirits business had progressed further. As a consequence the shares in Blavod had been suspended forthwith.


In a statement Blavod said the negotiations now meant that it was contemplating a transaction that would amount to a reverse takeover of the Company.


However it said: “The discussions are still at a very preliminary stage and there can be no assurance that any transaction will ultimately take place.”

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