Cadbury Schweppes announces that Americas Beverages has acquired the Southeast-Atlantic Beverage Corp. (SEABEV), the second largest independent bottler in the US, from private shareholders. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, SEABEV distributes much of Americas Beverages' portfolio, as well as licensed brands, throughout most of Florida and Northern Georgia. It has two manufacturing facilities and 16 warehouses and distribution centres, and employs nearly 900 people. In 2006, SEABEV had revenues of $172 million, and at 31 December 2006, its gross assets were US$53 million.
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