--(www.USEquityNews.com)-- 10/01/2008 - Consumer Goods industry alert provided by U.S. Equity News. Mariner's Choice International, Inc. (Pink Sheets: MCII), a provider of high-performance and eco-safe recreational and industrial solutions to the marine industry, recently announced that the company's President and CEO, Amie Hingston, is featured in an exclusive interview on WallSt.net's 3-Minute Press Show. The interview gives viewers an overview of the company, and the significance of the company's latest press release. To view the clip in its entirety, visit: http://www.tv.wallst.net/r/3-minute-press/mcii/272/1088. Ask Amie Hingston a question, post a comment on her personal page, and join her financial social network recently at: http://my.wallst.net/mcii.
The Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. (NYSE: PBG) recently reported third quarter 2008 revenue of $3.8 billion, a two percent increase over prior year. Net income was $231 million, or reported diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.06. In the third quarter of 2007, the Company reported net income of $260 million, or $1.12 per diluted share, which included a net after-tax gain of $31 million, or $0.14 per diluted share due to a tax benefit and restructuring charges. "PBG's third quarter performance marks the continuation of our ability to deliver solid earnings growth," said PBG President and Chief Executive Officer Eric Foss. "The combination of good execution at the point of sale, superior net revenue and margin management, and cost and productivity initiatives has enabled us to effectively manage through a challenging set of global business conditions. "Our strategic priorities for the balance of 2008 and beyond are to strengthen our global brand portfolio, improve our operating capabilities and capitalize on international growth opportunities," Foss continued. "We believe this strategy will yield benefits to our business while also positioning PBG well for continued success in the future."
Castle Brands Inc. (AMEX: ROX), an emerging international spirits company, recently announced the release of the first special edition bottling for Knappogue Castle Whiskey, its founding brand. Knappogue Castle, a series of vintage-dated Irish single malt whiskeys, is proud to release its first limited edition expression. Knappogue Castle 15 Year Old Irish Single Malt Whiskey was created by marrying one cask each of single malt distilled in 1990, 1991 and 1992. The whiskey was not chill filtered and was bottled at 86 proof. After the angels' share, these three casks produced 600 bottles. The packaging for the 15 year old whiskey will be distinguished from Knappogue's traditional vintages as well. While the label continues to bear the image of the eponymous castle, the brand name and the border have been printed in gold. Each label was hand numbered and personally signed by Mark Andrews, the brand's founder, and is presented in a branded wood box.
The board of directors of Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE:BFB) declared a stock split, to be effected as a dividend, on both Class A and Class B common stock, payable in shares of Class B common stock. For every four shares of either Class A or Class B common stock held, shareholders of record as of the close of business on October 6, 2008 will receive one share of Class B common stock, with any fractional shares payable in cash. The additional shares and cash for fractional shares will be distributed to stockholders on October 27, 2008. The previously announced $0.34 per share quarterly cash dividend will be paid October 1, 2008 and will not be affected by this distribution of stock. Any future cash dividend declared will reflect the greater number of shares outstanding after the distribution. In addition, all per-share amounts in the company's subsequent financial statements will reflect the stock distribution.
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