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"Allied Domecq said in a statement yesterday that discussions were at an early stage and that an offer was not certain. The company, chaired by Sir Gerry Robinson on a £200,000-a-year salary, is the world's second largest spirits group with brands including Courvoisier cognac and Malibu coconut rum.

Analysts suggested any offer may be in the region of 650p a share, which would value the company at around £7.2billion, and speculated that the field was open for other companies to enter the bidding. The shares soared 96, or 18pc, to 633p - valuing the company at £7billion."

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"Pernod Ricard has confirmed that it is considering making an offer for Allied Domecq plc together with US based Fortune Brands Inc. The move would combine the world's third and second largest spirits groups. The company said in a statement, "Discussions with Allied Domecq plc are at an early stage and there can be no certainty that an offer for Allied Domecq plc will ultimately be forthcoming."