Seprod subsidiary primed for CPJ takeover

Nicholas Scott (right) a director of A.S Bryden places the company’s name on the JSE listing board as CEO Richard Pandohie (left) looks on.

A.S. Bryden acquires 44.8% stake in premium food and beverage distributor

Seprod’s Trinidad and Tobago-based subsidiary, A.S. Bryden and Sons Holdings Limited (ASBH), has acquired a 44.8 per cent stake in Caribbean Producers Jamaica (CPJ), making it the largest shareholder in the premium food and beverage distributor serving hotels and resorts in Jamaica and St Lucia.

Nicholas  Scott, director of A.S. Bryden, indicated the regional distributor’s intention to continue making  additional purchases of CPJ shares and ultimately gain control.

“This investment is consistent with ASBH’s strategy of expanding our business regionally, said Scott. “We intend to continue to make additional purchases of CPJ shares in the future with the objective of ultimately acquiring control.”

Scott said A.S. Bryden will make additional disclosures if this occurs in accordance with applicable regulations.