[DEAL] Guinness Nigeria Acquires Distribution Rights For McDowell’s

Guinness Nigeria Plc has acquired the distribution rights to United Spirits Limited’s brand in Nigeria. The deal means Guinness Nigeria have the rights to distribute McDowell’s’, a mainstream spirits brand of United Spirits Limited (USL) in Nigeria.

United Spirits Limited (USL) is a subsidiary of Diageo plc which is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of about 22 brands across spirits, beer and wine categories.

In 2013-14, Diageo plc acquired a 54.8% shareholding in United Spirits making India one of its largest markets.

This transaction will become effective on 1 st February 2016.

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