The dilution in USL's shares has made it difficult to sell equity to British liquor maker Diageo PLC.

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Several Diageo (NYSE plc: DEO) brands, including Smirnoff Vodka, Crown Royal Canadian Whiskey and Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, are also among the top 10 brands sold in the state.

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