SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR SEPTEMBER 01 2003
ALLIED DOMECQ PLC
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
ALLIED DOMECQ PLC
(Translation of Registrant's name into English)
The Pavilions
Bridgwater Road
Bedminster Down
Bristol BS13 8AR
England
(Address of Registrant's principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file
annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F x Form 40-F
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the
information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the
information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes No x
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If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to
the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- _____
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. Description
1. Press Release - Trading Statement
Dated 01 September 2003
1 September 2003
ALLIED DOMECQ PLC - TRADING STATEMENT
At the close of its financial year ended 31 August 2003, Allied Domecq confirmed
strong underlying growth in trading profit together with earnings in line with
expectations despite ongoing tough economic conditions in some markets.
The Spirits & Wine portfolio continues to deliver profitable volume growth as a
result of the investment in growth categories and markets made over recent
years. The US business has been the strongest performer with continued growth
across the core brands. Asia Pacific and Latin America have made good progress
despite the impact of slowing economies and SARS in Asia. The European business
was held back by sluggish economies and the changes in the Spanish market
reported in February and at our interim results. However, as expected, the
Spanish business has shown a marked improvement in the second half.
The Quick Service Restaurants business has also performed strongly.
At an analysts' seminar on its wine business this afternoon in London, Allied
Domecq will reiterate the strong investment case for its premium wine business.
The wine business is performing well and is on track to achieve its targeted
growth and returns.
The preliminary announcement of results for the year ended 31 August 2003 will
be made on 21 October.
Media enquiries:
Stephen Whitehead, Director of Corporate Affairs
+44 (0) 20 7009 3927
Anthony Cardew, Cardew Chancery
+44 (0) 20 7930 0777
Investor enquiries:
Peter Durman, Director of Investor Relations
+44 (0) 7771 974817
Photography:
Original high resolution photographs are available to the media free of charge
at www.newscast.co.uk +44 20 7608 1000.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereto duly authorized.
01 September 2003
ALLIED DOMECQ PLC
By: /s/ Charles Brown
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Name: Charles Brown
Title: Director of Secretariat & Deputy
Company Secretary