Acquisition

Barr(A.G.) PLC
11 January 2008


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                         11 JANUARY 2008



                                A.G.BARR p.l.c.

                   Acquisition of New Functional Water Brands


A.G.Barr p.l.c. the soft drinks group, today announces the acquisition of the
Vitaminsmart and Vitsmart brands from Chartered Brands.


The acquisition of these brands gives Barr a headstart into the fast growing
functional waters sub category and specifically has existing business to build
on in the vitamin enhanced water sector.


Vitsmart had a retail sales value of approximately £1m in 2007. The total
consideration is anticipated to be £350,000 including an element of stage
payments, based on future sales performance.


Commenting Chief Executive, Roger White said:


'The Vitsmart and Vitaminsmart brands will allow us a credible early entry into
this rapidly growing sector with great brands and products which have existing
retail distribution and consumers. We plan to accelerate the development of our
activity in this sector and believe this acquisition gives us a strong
foundation.'



For further information, please contact:

A.G.Barr                                  Tel: [phone]
Roger White, Chief Executive
Iain Greenock, Finance Director


Buchanan Communications                   Tel: [phone]
Tim Thompson / Nicola Cronk



Notes to Editors:


Vitsmart is a functional water containing fruit juices and vitamins.


The current range is made up of six products including three flavour variants
forest fruits, passionfruit & orange and citrus fruits. The range can currently
be found in selected Tesco, J Sainsbury and Wm Morrison stores in addition to
other retail outlets throughout the UK.


www.vitsmart.co.uk






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