Clueless about this merger from a year ago

[Roy Hersh]

OK, sorry to say I just learned yesterday that Justino has taken over Henriques & Henriques about a year ago. I had not heard this before and have to admit, found this quite shocking.

From: "Clueless in Seattle."

[Eric Ifune]

Did not know either. Was it announced anywhere? Need a scratching head simily.
Aren't their respective lodges on either side of Funchal?

[Andy Velebil]

Did not know either. Was it announced anywhere? Need a scratching head simily.

+1

[Roy Hersh]

Yes, they are on opposite sides and from what I can tell so far, Justino's is going to let them continue to run things under the H&H name but have put SOME of their own people in place to help run the show.

[Andreas Platt]

Any info on this available? Impacts, confirmation of authenticity etc.

Any idea if this will have an impact on H&H politics regarding pricing or availability of their older Frasqueiras?

[Niklas J]

Hi guys,

As you probably know Martinique had a minor share in H&H before but last year Humberto Jardim sold a majority of his part to the group which now holds a majority of the company. Humberto remains at the company though and runs H&H. They are doing some major changes at H&H, building a tasting room in an old house at the Quinta Grande - to welcome visitors at a more spectacular way and also more close to production.

Also storage facilities are becoming better at H&H premises in Cama de Lobo since they have moved away a part of the production which now can be found up in Canico at Justino's. I saw them myself at the last visit. A new storage room is being built/renovated at Justino's as well.

To my knowledge there were no discussions turning the companies into one. They're so different and with H&H the Martinique group gets an important addition which can't be neglected - visitors, especially to the Quinta Grande part which will be fabulous if Humberto's all plans will become a fact.

All the best,

Niklas