Guinness Nigeria Plc has acquired the distribution rights to United Spirits Limited’s brand in Nigeria.

The deal means Guinness Nigeria have the rights to distribute McDowell’s’, a mainstream spirits brand of United Spirits Limited (USL) in Nigeria.

United Spirits Limited (USL) is a subsidiary of Diageo plc which is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of about 22 brands across spirits, beer and wine categories.

In 2013-14, Diageo plc acquired a 54.8% shareholding in United Spirits making India one of its largest markets.

This transaction will become effective on 1 st February 2016.

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