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Exhibit 99.1
Contact:
Primo Water Corporation
Mark Castaneda, Chief Financial Officer
(336) 331-4000
Primo Water Corporation
Mark Castaneda, Chief Financial Officer
(336) 331-4000
ICR Inc.
John Mills
Katie Turner
(646) 277-1228
John Mills
Katie Turner
(646) 277-1228
Primo Water Announces Election of New Independent Director
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., May 18, 2011 Primo Water Corporation (Nasdaq: PRMW), a rapidly growing
provider of three-and five-gallon purified bottled water, self-serve filtered drinking water and
water dispensers sold through major retailers nationwide, today announced the election of Jack C.
Kilgore to the Companys Board of Directors, effective May 18, 2011. Mr. Kilgore was elected by the
Companys stockholders at its annual meeting. Billy D. Prim, the Companys Chairman and CEO was
also re-elected at the annual meeting.
Mr. Kilgore has more than 30 years of food industry experience with major retailers nationwide. He
is currently President of Rich Products Corporations Consumer Brands Division and one of six
members on Richs Executive Leadership team. Mr. Kilgore oversees Richs consumer packaged goods
business which markets the companys branded products to supermarkets and club stores.
We are extremely pleased to welcome Jack, given his extensive experience and expertise with our
network of regional and national retailers. We look forward to his valuable insights as we
continue to expand Primo Waters service to major retailers in the U.S. and Canada, stated Mr.
Prim.
About Primo Water Corporation
Primo Water Corporation is a rapidly growing provider of three-and five-gallon purified bottled
water, self-serve filtered drinking water and water dispensers sold through major retailers
throughout the United States and Canada. The Companys products provide an environmentally
friendly, economical, convenient and healthy solution for consuming purified water.