Soft Drink Company Cott Says Tender Offer Expired

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Canadian soft drink maker Cott Corp. said on Monday a tender offer expired on Friday for 8 percent senior subordinated notes due 2011.

As of the expiration date, Cott Beverages Inc., a subsidiary, had received valid tenders of $237.1 million, or 95.5 percent of the total outstanding.

Cott Beverages bought $236.7 million, or 95.4 percent, of the total outstanding.

Following the tender offer, there is $11.2 million of 8 percent notes outstanding.

Cott Corp. operates bottling facilities in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Mexico.

Shares declined 3 cents to $8.20 in morning trading.