2000

21 December 2000
Cadbury Schweppes' Dr Pepper/Seven Up Acquires Slush Puppie

LONDON Cadbury Schweppes announced today that its Plano, Texas-based Dr Pepper/Seven Up division has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of Cincinnati, Ohio-based Slush Puppie Corporation for $16.6 million.

29 November 2000
Cadbury Schweppes 2000 Trading Update

In line with its commitment to issue regular trading updates ahead of its interim and preliminary results, Cadbury Schweppes plc today released the following comments on trading performance in 2000.

29 November 2000
Cadbury Schweppes Acquires Australia's Spring Valley Juice Brand and Wave Flavoured Milk

Spring Valley Juice has an approximately 27% share of Australian single serve juices in the "route" (convenience) segment.

08 November 2000
Initial Phase of Snapple Beverage Group Integration with Cadbury Schweppes Under Way

Following the acquisition of Snapple Beverage Group, confirmed 25 October 2000, Cadbury Schweppes plc today announced the first phase of integration. Key elements include:

01 November 2000
Cadbury Schweppes Acquires Chewing Gum Business in China

Cadbury Schweppes today announces the acquisition of the business of Wuxi-Leaf Confectionery Co. Ltd., a company which markets, sells and manufactures sugar free and low sugar chewing gum in China.

31 October 2000
Cadbury Schweppes Challenges Leaders of the Future to Ensure They can Succeed in the "War for Talent"

To succeed our leaders will have to generate creative solutions" John Brock, Chief Operating Officer, Cadbury Schweppes

25 October 2000
Cadbury Schweppes Completes Acquisition of Snapple Beverage Group for an Enterprise Value of $1,450 Million

Cadbury Schweppes confirmed today it has completed the acquisition of the Snapple Beverage Group from Triarc Companies, Inc., for an enterprise value of $1,450 million (£986 million).

23 October 2000
Cadbury Schweppes Autumn 2000 Investor Briefing

Trading outlook in line with market expectations
Dr Pepper/Seven Up continues to outperform US soft drinks market

20 October 2000
Cadbury Schweppes to Buy Out 45% Minority Shareholding in Cadbury Schweppes South Africa

Cadbury Schweppes plc ("CS") today announces its intention to acquire the outstanding 45% minority in its South African subsidiary, Cadbury Schweppes (South Africa) Limited ("CSSA"), for ZAR1,581 million (£143 million), via a Scheme of Arrangement ("the Scheme").

06 October 2000
Cadbury Schweppes Completes Acquisition of Pepsi Lion Nathan Joint Venture in Australia

Cadbury Schweppes plc confirmed today the completion of the acquisition by its Australian subsidiary, Schweppes Cottee's, of 100% of the Australian business operations of the Pepsi Lion Nathan joint venture, Pepsi Cola Bottlers Australia.

06 October 2000
Dr Pepper Recording 17th Straight Year of Volume Growth, 2000 Share also up

MAUI, HAWAII, Oct. 6, 2000 – Armed with research results pronouncing the popularity of their leading soft drink is at an all-time high, while citing rising brand awareness, advertising awareness and usage, Dr Pepper management and bottlers attending the brand's annual meeting here are forecasting more records will fall in 2001.

29 September 2000
Cadbury Schweppes Statement Re Orangina

Cadbury Schweppes plc confirms that it is in preliminary discussions with Pernod Ricard SA regarding the possible acquisition by Cadbury Schweppes of Orangina and certain of Pernod Ricard's other non-alcoholic beverage brands, which may or may not lead to an eventual agreement.

18 September 2000
Cadbury Schweppes to Acquire Snapple Beverage Group for an Enterprise Value of $1,450 Million

Cadbury Schweppes has entered into an agreement to acquire the Snapple Beverage Group from Triarc Companies, Inc., for an enterprise value of $1,450 million (£1,028 million).

13 September 2000
Cadbury Schweppes to Acquire Pepsi Lion Nathan Joint Venture in Australia

Cadbury Schweppes plc announces that its Australian subsidiary, Schweppes Cottee's, has today reached agreement with Lion Nathan and Pepsi Cola Inc. to acquire 100% of the Australian business operations of the Pepsi Lion Nathan joint venture, Pepsi Cola Bottlers Australia.

16 August 2000
Cadbury Schweppes Selected One of the World's 100 Best-Managed Companies by Industryweek

Cadbury Schweppes plc has been selected as one of the world's 100 best-managed companies by the US magazine, INDUSTRYWEEK, for the fifth year, as chosen by editors at IW and a panel of international experts.

14 August 2000
Announcement to the Australian Stock Exchange Limited

Cadbury Schweppes plc will delist from the Australian Stock Exchange on 29 September 2000 and trading in Cadbury Schweppes shares will be suspended from 22 September 2000.

11 August 2000
Cadbury Schweppes Completes Acquisition of Kraft Foods' French Chewing Gum and Candy Business

Cadbury Schweppes plc confirmed today the acquisition of Kraft Foods' chewing gum and candy business in France, following completion of the works council process and regulatory approval.

09 August 2000
Cadbury Schweppes' John Brock Named Beverage Industry’s 2000 Executive of the Year

NORTHBROOK, Ill. Aug. 9, 2000 - Beverage Industry magazine is pleased to announce that John Brock, chief operating officer of Cadbury Schweppes plc, has been named its 2000 Executive of the Year.

01 August 2000
Dr Pepper/Seven Up Bottling Group Acquires Grant-Lydick Beverage Company of Texas

Cadbury Schweppes plc today announced that the Dr Pepper/Seven Up Bottling Group, Inc, its US associate, has acquired the southern Texas bottler, Grant-Lydick Beverages Company.

03 July 2000
Mott's to Acquire Mauna La'i Brand

Stamford, Conn., Mott's Inc., a division of London-based Cadbury Schweppes plc, announced today it had agreed to purchase the Mauna La'i brand from Mauna La'i Tropicals, Ltd.

26 June 2000
Dr Pepper/Seven Up (DPSU) Announces Us Soft Drink Volumes + 2% for Second Quarter 2000

Cadbury Schweppes plc today reports on its US soft drinks performance in the second quarter and first half of 2000.

26 June 2000
Nabisco Holdings Corp

Cadbury Schweppes plc had previously stated its interest in acquiring parts of the Nabisco business. Last week, the company submitted an indicative bid, in co-operation with Group Danone, for Nabisco Holdings Corp.

31 May 2000
Cadbury Schweppes Issues 2000 Interim Trading Update

Cadbury Schweppes plc now issues regular trading updates ahead of its interim and preliminary results.

24 May 2000
Cadbury Schweppes in Discussions to Acquire Kraft Foods' French Chewing Gum and Candy Business

Cadbury Schweppes plc today announced that it is in discussions with Kraft Foods to acquire its chewing gum and candy business in France.

16 May 2000
Cadbury Schweppes Plc ("Cadbury Schweppes" or the "Company") Comment Re Press Speculation

Cadbury Schweppes notes the recent press speculation connecting the Company with the sale process currently being undertaken by Nabisco.

04 May 2000
Performance in Line with Expectations in 2000

Sir Dominic Cadbury, Chairman of Cadbury Schweppes plc, told shareholders at today's Annual General Meeting that, "The Group is building on the progress made in the second half of 1999 and performance to date is well in line with our expectations, including a successful Easter.

02 May 2000
Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. (DPSU) Announces Us Soft Drink Volumes +4% For Q1, 2000

Cadbury Schweppes plc today reports on its US soft drinks performance in the first quarter 2000.

13 March 2000
Derek Bonham Appointed Chairman of Cadbury Schweppes

Cadbury Schweppes is pleased to announce the appointment of Derek Bonham as nonexecutive Chairman.

07 March 2000
Cadbury Schweppes Reorganises for Growth

Cadbury Schweppes' Chief Executive, John Sunderland, today announces major changes to the management structure designed to give a clearer focus on performance delivery and the strategic development of the Group.

16 February 2000
Cadbury Schweppes Reports 10% Underlying Earnings Growth

Cadbury Schweppes plc reports today on a robust earnings performance for the 52 weeks to 2 January, 2000.

16 February 2000
Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. Announces US Soft Drinks Volumes +4% for 1999

Cadbury Schweppes plc today reports on its US soft drinks performance in the forth quarter and full year 1999.