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Jun 11, 2025
ABD Gains Worldwide Ownership of Mansion House Brand
Strategic Acquisition of UTO Asia Pte. Ltd., Singapore brings worldwide rights* of ‘Mansion House’ and ‘Savoy Club’ brands
The Board of Directors of Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD), in a meeting held on 10th June 2025, approved the acquisition of 100% of the equity share capital of UTO Asia Pte. Ltd. (UTO Asia), a company incorporated under the laws of Singapore. The total consideration of this acquisition is Euros 1,225,000 (Euros One Million Two Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand only) (excluding stamp duty and levies). The binding transaction documents have been executed, and the acquisition is concluded with immediate effect.
Following this transaction, UTO Asia has become a wholly -owned subsidiary of ABD.
The principal activity of UTO Asia is those of liquor, spirits and wines. It is the legal and beneficial owner of worldwide right, title interest in the brands ‘Mansion House’ and ‘Savoy Club’ * excluding certain territories (Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, China, and Myanmar).
The acquisition of UTO Asia and the associated ownership of worldwide right, title interest in the Mansion House and Savoy Club brands (barring above mentioned excluded territories) aligns with ABD’s strategic expansion objectives, allowing it to gain full control over the Mansion House and Savoy Club brands on a global scale, while specifically addressing regional interests in key markets. This transaction is intended to strengthen ABD’s position in these territories, enhance brand presence and facilitate growth.
About Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (www.abdindia.com)
Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD) is the largest domestic Spirits company in India, in terms of annual sales volumes. ABD has a presence in five main flavors, i.e., whisky, brandy, rum, vodka, and gin, with ‘millionaire’ brands like Officer’s Choice Whisky, Officer’s Choice Blue Whisky, Sterling Reserve Premium Whiskies and ICONiQ White Whisky. Currently, its manufacturing network comprises 36 units, of which 9 are owned bottling units, 2 owned distilleries, and 25 non-owned manufacturing units.
