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01.12.2003

WIMM-BILL-DANN FOODS OJSC ANNOUNCES 9 MONTHS 2003 FINANCIAL RESULTS Moscow, Russia — December 1, 2003 — Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC [NYSE: WBD] today announced its financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2003. more

28.11.2003

Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC modernizes Depsona CJSC plant and installs high capacity PET juice bottling line, the first of its kind in Russia Moscow, Russia — November 28, 2003 — Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC (NYSE: WBD) today announced the completion of the modernization and installation of a new production line for the bottling of juices in plastic aseptic PET bottles. The new PET line was installed at Depsona CSJC in Tula, a plant for juice and juice concentrate production. Capital investments in the above project will exceed US$ 21.2 million. more

24.11.2003

9M, 2003 FINANCIAL RESULTS. CONFERENCE CALL. On Monday, December 1, 2003 at 5:00 pm Moscow Time (2:00 pm London Time, 9:00 am New York Time), the management of Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC will discuss in a conference call it’s financial results for the 9 months ended September 30, 2003. more

21.11.2003

WIMM-BILL-DANN FOODS OJSC – GROUPE DANONE Moscow, Russia, November 21, 2003 – Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC [NYSE: WBD] has been informed by its shareholders who were engaged in discussions with Groupe Danone, relating to the possible acquisition of all or a majority of the outstanding Ordinary Shares by Groupe Danone, that such discussions have been amicably terminated. more

29.10.2003

WIMM-BILL-DANN FOODS OJSC ANNOUNCES OPERATIONAL RESULTS FOR THE FIRST 9 MONTHS OF 2003 Moscow, Russia, October 29, 2003 — Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC [NYSE: WBD] today announced sales volumes for the first 9 months of 2003. more

27.10.2003

Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC announces launch of Lamber, a new brand of hard cheese, to be produced at Rubtsovsk Dairy Plant, one of the largest in Russia and the CIS, based in Altai region Moscow, Russia — October 27, 2003 — Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC (NYSE: WBD) today announced the launch of hard cheese production being marketed under the “Lamber” trademark at the Rubtsovsk Dairy Plant in theAltai region. The company plans to invest approximately US$13 million in the project. more

20.10.2003

Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC launches production of yogurts in Ukraine Moscow, Russia — October 20, 2003 — Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC today announced that a new production line had been installed and launched at the Kharkov Dairy Plant PJSC in Kharkov, Ukraine. The total cost of the project is approximately US$ 8.1 mln. more

30.09.2003

Wimm-Bill-Dann Increases its Stake in Ufamolagroprom Moscow, Russia — September 30, 2003 — Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC [NYSE: WBD] today announced the acquisition of an additional 47.7 % of the equity capital of Ufamolagroprom OJSC (Ufa, the Republic of Bashkortostan), increasing its total shareholding to 97.82 %. The transaction was worth about US$3.15 million. more

09.09.2003

Wimm-Bill-Dann Acquires «Essentuki» Water: Production and Bottling Facilities Moscow, Russia — September 9th, 2003 — Wimm-Bill-Dann Mineral Water Division today announced the acquisition of 100 % of stakes of OOO «Healing Spring», the company which produces «Essentuki» mineral water and OOO «Geyser», owner of «Essentuki» water wells, in a transaction worth approximately US$ 4.1 million. Famous in Soviet times, «Essentuki» is still one of Russia’s best-known mineral water brands. the number of Wimm-Bill-Dann manufacturing facilities has now reached 24. more

02.09.2003

WIMM-BILL-DANN FOODS OJSC ANNOUNCES INTERIM 2003 FINANCIAL RESULTS Moscow, Russia — September 2, 2003 — Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC [NYSE: WBD] today announced its financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2003. more

28.08.2003

1Н, 2003 Financial Results. Conference Call. On Tuesday, September 2, 2003 at 5:00 pm Moscow Time (2:00 pm London Time, 9:00 am New York Time), the management of Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC will discuss in a conference call it’s financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2003. Sergei Plastinin (CEO), Vladimir Preobrajensky (CFO) and Jay Yadegar (Deputy CFO for Investor Relations) will present the results and will be available to answer questions. more

14.08.2003

WIMM-BILL-DANN FOODS OJSC ANNOUNCES OPERATIONAL RESULTS FOR FIRST SIX MONTHS 2003 Moscow, Russia — August 14, 2003 — Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC [NYSE: WBD] today announced sales volumes for the first six months of 2003. more

31.07.2003

WIMM-BILL-DANN FOODS INVESTS OVER US$5 MLN IN UPGRADING KEY PLANT IN THE CENTRAL REGION Moscow, July 31, 2003. Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC (NYSE: WBD) today announced the installation of new production line at the Baby Food Plant, located in Moscow, as part of an ongoing modernization project in its dairy business, aimed at further improving operating efficiencies and maintaing the highest quality of its products. The investment at the plant totals US$5.4 million. more

17.07.2003

WIMM-BILL-DANN FOODS OJSC LAUNCHES CHEESE SPREAD PRODUCTION Moscow, 17 July 2003. Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC (NYSE: WBD) today announced the launch of cheese-spread production in Medvedovskaya, Krasnodar region. The company has invested approximately US$5 million in the project. more

03.07.2003

Wimm-Bill-Dann Invests Over US$31 mln in Dairy Plant Modernization Moscow, July 03, 2003. Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC (NYSE: WBD) today announced it has invested more than US$31.7 million in its dairy business. New production lines were installed at two facilities in Central and Southern Russia as part of the current phase of an all-round modernization programme, aimed at improving operating efficiencies and ensuring that Wimm-Bill-Dann products continue to meet the highest quality standards. more

23.06.2003

WIMM-BILL-DANN FOODS OJSC ANNOUNCES 3 MONTHS 2003 FINANCIAL RESULTS Moscow, Russia – June 23, 2003 – Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC (NYSE: WBD) today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2003. more

16.06.2003

WIMM-BILL-DANN FOODS OJSC ISSUES CLARIFICATION Moscow, 16 June 2003. Although it is the policy of Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC (NYSE: WBD) not to comment on rumors concerning fluctuations in the price of its shares or ADRs, the company wishes to clarify certain reports which have recently appeared in the press. more

06.06.2003

WIMM-BILL-DANN FOODS OJSC ANNOUNCES OPERATIONAL RESULTS FOR FIRST QUARTER 2003 Moscow, June 06, 2003. Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC [NYSE: WBD] today announced sales volumes for the 3 months ended March 31, 2003. more

12.05.2003

Wimm-Bill-Dann Prices US$150 million Eurobond Offering London, 8 May 2003. Wimm Bill Dann Foods OJSC announced today the pricing of a 5-year US$150 million Eurobond RegS/144A transaction. The issue was priced at par with a coupon of 8.50%. The deal was oversubscribed by more than five times and distributed across Europe, Asia and the United States. more

30.04.2003

Wimm-Bill-Dann Launches Roadshow for US$150 million Eurobond Offering Moscow, 30 April, 2003. Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC (NYSE: WBD) today announced plans to raise approximately US$150 million in the international bond markets via a Regulation S/Rule 144A Eurobond offering. more

17.03.2003

WIMM-BILL-DANN FOODS OJSC ANNOUNCES FULL YEAR 2002 FINANCIAL RESULTS Sales Growth Remains Strong in First Year as a Public Company more

13.03.2003

Wimm-Bill-Dann Commences Bottled Water Production Opening of New Facility Marks Entry into Fast Growing New Market Moscow, March 13, 2003. Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC (NYSE: WBD) today officially launched its new bottled water factory in the Novgorod Region, which will become one of the largest and most modern mineral water facilities in European Russia. To date, the company has invested US$7.0 million in the plant. With this greenfield project, Wimm-Bill-Dann now has 23 production facilities. more

12.03.2003

Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC will officially launch its bottled water production facility in Novgorod Region in Central Russia. On Thursday, March 13, 2003, Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC will officially launch its bottled water production facility in Novgorod Region in Central Russia. The ribbon-cutting will mark the company’s entry into the fast growing market for bottled water. The company will provide complete details of the new facility on 13 March. more

05.03.2003

Wimm-Bill-Dann Continues to Invest in Upgrading Production Capacity Key Step in Ongoing Dairy Modernisation Programme Moscow, March 5, 2003. Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC (NYSE: WBD) today announced that the company had installed new production lines at two of its dairy plants located in the Central Region of Russia, as part of a continuing modernisation project aimed at further improving operating efficiencies and maintaing the highest quality of its products across its dairy busines. The total planned investment in the two plants is over US$9.7 million. more

03.03.2003

WIMM-BILL-DANN FOODS OJSC ANNOUNCES 2002 OPERATIONAL RESULTS Financial Results for Full Year 2002 to be announced shortly Moscow, March 3, 2003. Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC [NYSE: WBD] today announced sales volumes for 2002, its first year as a NYSE-listed company. more

10.02.2003

Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC Appoints Financial Advisor Moscow, 10 February 2003. Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC (&147;Wimm-Bill-Dann&148; – NYSE: WBD) today announced that it had appointed an international investment bank as its financial advisor in order to explore opportunities in the international debt capital markets. Wimm-Bill-Dann said that provided conditions were favourable it would consider a bond offering before the end of this year. more

23.01.2003

Wimm-Bill-Dann Acquires Refrigerating and Warehousing Complex in Novosibirsk, Enhancing Logistics Base in Siberia. Moscow, 23 January 2003. Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC today announced the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Sibirsky Syr ZAO (Novosibirsk). The deal, worth approximately US$2.6 million, provides the company with a warehousing and refrigerating base adjacent to its principal Siberian production facility, Sibirskoe Moloko OJSC. more