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 (NASDAQ: CEDC).

Benzinga called Mann via telephone for this comment and will provide further commentary soon.