Tuesday, May 02, 2006

Sun sets on liquor empire

The late Michael Erceg's liquor empire Independent Distillers has formally been put on the block.

The family of the liquor baron, who died in a helicopter crash last November, has appointed investment bank UBS to advise the family on ownership options, which could include a float or a sale. The bank yesterday confirmed the appointment but declined to comment further.

Observers say a trade sale is the most likely outcome and believe the business could fetch between $700 million and $1 billion.

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