UPDATE: John Mann Reaffirms Denial of Abramovich Rumored Buyout of Central European Distribution Company

In a Bloomberg report, John Mann, a spokesman for Roman Abramovich, denied rumors posted on Benzinga.com. Yesterday, Benzinga reported rumors that the billionaire was interested in buying the world's largest vodka producer, Central European Distribution Company CEDC. Benzinga called Mann via telephone for this comment and will provide further commentary soon.