Constellation Brands

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Constellation expects that proceeds from the sale will be used to reduce its borrowings.

Opportunities include a possible combination of a portion of Constellation'sAustralian and U.K. wine operations with Australian Vintage Ltd., a leading wine company in Australia

Constellation Brands Inc. announces that Jon Moramarco, chief executive officer of Constellation International, will leave the company effective June 30, 2009.

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The transaction is expected to close by the end of February 2009.

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