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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
tilaknagar industries: Allied Blenders buys rights to Mansion House and Savoy Club Brands
Mumbai: Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd (ABD) said it has acquired global rights for Mansion House and Savoy Club brands from UTO Asia for $1.2 deal excludes territories such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, China, and Myanmar."The acquisition of UTO Asia and the associated ownership of worldwide right, title interest in the Mansion House and Savoy Club brands aligns with ABD's strategic expansion objectives, allowing it to gain full control over the Mansion House and Savoy Club brands on a global scale, while specifically addressing regional interests in key markets," it said in a BSE filing. In India, Tilaknagar Industries Ltd and ABD are involved in a trademark dispute over these brands. While Tilaknagar holds exclusive rights to sell these brands in India, ABD has been granted permission by the Bombay High Court to launch products under the same brand names, particularly in West Industries entered a pact with Herman Jensen (formerly UTO) nearly four decades ago and had claimed the latter ceded the rights of Mansion House brandy to rescue itself from a court action in Rotterdam in 1987. Under this arrangement, Jensen would retain Mansion House brand in whisky, which was a bigger business then. The Dutch side, however, argued that the arrangement was never legally solemnised and moved courts in 2008, when Mansion House brandy had emerged as a formidable brand in the Indian December 2011, a one-member bench of the Bombay HC held that Tilaknagar had the rights to Mansion House in India, but Herman Jensen went on to appeal before a division bench. In 2014, ABD bought a 50% stake in the two brands from Herman Jansen, giving ABD rights to produce and sell them in the country. In February this year, the Bombay HC dismissed Tilaknagar's plea and granted Allied Blenders permission to use the Mansion House brand name for some of its products in West Bengal.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Allied Blenders buys rights to Mansion House and Savoy Club Brands
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Mumbai: Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd (ABD) said it has acquired global rights for Mansion House and Savoy Club brands from UTO Asia for $1.2 deal excludes territories such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, China, and Myanmar."The acquisition of UTO Asia and the associated ownership of worldwide right, title interest in the Mansion House and Savoy Club brands aligns with ABD's strategic expansion objectives, allowing it to gain full control over the Mansion House and Savoy Club brands on a global scale, while specifically addressing regional interests in key markets," it said in a BSE filing. In India, Tilaknagar Industries Ltd and ABD are involved in a trademark dispute over these brands. While Tilaknagar holds exclusive rights to sell these brands in India, ABD has been granted permission by the Bombay High Court to launch products under the same brand names, particularly in West Industries entered a pact with Herman Jensen (formerly UTO) nearly four decades ago and had claimed the latter ceded the rights of Mansion House brandy to rescue itself from a court action in Rotterdam in 1987. Under this arrangement, Jensen would retain Mansion House brand in whisky, which was a bigger business then. The Dutch side, however, argued that the arrangement was never legally solemnised and moved courts in 2008, when Mansion House brandy had emerged as a formidable brand in the Indian December 2011, a one-member bench of the Bombay HC held that Tilaknagar had the rights to Mansion House in India, but Herman Jensen went on to appeal before a division bench. In 2014, ABD bought a 50% stake in the two brands from Herman Jansen, giving ABD rights to produce and sell them in the country. In February this year, the Bombay HC dismissed Tilaknagar's plea and granted Allied Blenders permission to use the Mansion House brand name for some of its products in West Bengal.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Mansion House brand's global ownership goes to Allied Blenders
Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd (ABD) has acquired global ownership of the 'Mansion House' and 'Savoy Club' liquor brands by fully acquiring Singapore-based UTO Asia Pte. Ltd. In a meeting held on June 10, 2025, ABD's board of directors approved the acquisition of 100% equity share capital of UTO Asia, the spirits co announced on Wednesday. The total consideration for the deal was €1.225 million (excluding stamp duty and levies), and the transaction has been concluded with immediate effect. With this acquisition, UTO Asia becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of ABD. The company holds legal and beneficial rights to the Mansion House and Savoy Club brands globally — excluding certain Southeast Asian markets : Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, China, and Myanmar. ABD said the deal aligns with its strategic expansion goals and enables it to strengthen its brand positioning across international markets. 'The acquisition of UTO Asia and the associated ownership of worldwide right, title and interest in the Mansion House and Savoy Club brands… allows it to gain full control over the brands on a global scale, while specifically addressing regional interests in key markets,' the company said in a statement. The acquisition, ABD added, is expected to help enhance brand presence and drive growth in the global liquor segment.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Mansion House brand's global ownership goes to Allied Blenders
Synopsis Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd (ABD) has acquired global ownership of 'Mansion House' and 'Savoy Club' liquor brands by acquiring UTO Asia Pte. Ltd. The deal, approved on June 10, 2025, for €1.225 million, excludes certain Southeast Asian markets. This acquisition aligns with ABD's strategic expansion goals, strengthening its brand presence internationally.
