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 APRIL 05 2005
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
Exhibit No. 1 'Potential Offer' announcement dated 05 April 2005
5 April 2005
The Board of Allied Domecq plc (the "Board") notes the recent press speculation
regarding a potential offer for Allied Domecq plc involving Pernod Ricard and
Fortune Brands. The Board confirms that it is in discussions with Pernod Ricard,
which is working with Fortune Brands, regarding a potential offer for Allied
Domecq plc by Pernod Ricard. These discussions are at an early stage and there
can be no certainty that an offer will ultimately be forthcoming. A further
announcement will be made in due course.
For further information:
Stephen Whitehead, Director of Group Corporate Affairs +44 (0) 7880 783532
+44 (0) 20 7009 3927
Anthony Cardew, Cardew Group +44 (0) 20 7930 0777
+44 (0) 7770 720389
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.
05 APRIL 2005
ALLIED DOMECQ PLC
By: /s/ Charles Brown
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Name: Charles Brown
Title: Director, Corporate Secretariat
Deputy Company Secretary