Foster's Brewing Group Limited today announced that its 35 cents per share cash offer for Wine Planet Holdings Limited by its wholly-owned subsidiary Cellarmaster Wines Pty Limited has been declared final and unconditional.

Foster's said the decision to go final and unconditional followed a strong response to its 35 cents offer from Wine Planet shareholders.

Cellarmaster's shareholding in Wine Planet is now more than 87.5%.

Foster's has also now assumed control of the Wine Planet Board.

Foster's President and CEO, Mr Ted Kunkel, said: "We are delighted with the excellent response to our offer and believe that removing the conditions and declaring the offer price final will give remaining Wine Planet shareholders a strong incentive to accept the offer and receive payment."

Cellarmaster's offer is due to close on Friday, 11 May, 2001.

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