Newsletter

December 22, 2006

Eden Springs UK (ESUK) acquires Southwater Enterprises Limited (T/A 'Aquarius Water Coolers).

Eden Springs UK, the country's second largest home and office water distribution company, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Southwater Enterprises (T/A 'Aquarius Water Coolers'). 'Aquarius' is a HOD company based in Broxborne, Hertfordshire and services approximately 640 customers.

This acquisition will increase the company's presence in London and the South East of England, increasing route density and operating efficiencies. Over the next few weeks the customers of Aquarius will be integrated into Eden Springs' customer base in the region.

"This acquisition exhibits our ongoing commitment to the growth of the business," says Acting Managing Director Robert Kitely. "It also demonstrates the confidence our shareholders have in our ability to successfully integrate acquired companies."

Eden Springs UK is a subsidiary of Danone Springs of Eden (DSE), a leading European supplier of 19-litre bottle spring water to homes and offices. DSE is currently active in 16 European markets. The Eden brand has been present in the UK market since 2004, servicing more than 125,000 customers from a network of 17 branches and three water sources located in West Hyde, Hertfordshire, Eden Valley, and Blantyre, Scotland.

Contact for the press: 
Graeme Caruthers Commercial Director
Eden Springs UK 
3 Livingston Boulevard,
Hamilton IT Park, Blantyre G72 0BP 
+44.1698.39.25.00