M&A Deal Summary

Suntory Beverage & Food Acquires Beam

On January 13, 2014, Suntory Beverage & Food acquired beverage company Beam for 16.0B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Suntory Beverage & Food’s 7th transaction in the Beverages sector.
  • This is Suntory Beverage & Food’s 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Suntory Beverage & Food’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Suntory Beverage & Food’s 2nd transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2014-01-13
Target Beam
Sector Beverages
Buyer(s) Suntory Beverage & Food
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 16.0B USD
Advisor(s) Centerview Partners
Credit Suisse Investment Banking (Financial)
Sidley (Legal)

Target

Beam

Deerfield, Illinois, United States
website
Beam's headquarters in Deerfield, Illinois.
Beam's headquarters in Deerfield, Illinois.
Beam is a global spirits company. The Company's brands include Jim Beam Bourbon, Maker's Mark Bourbon, Sauza Tequila, Pinnacle Vodka, Canadian Club Whisky, Courvoisier Cognac, Teacher's Scotch Whisky, Skinnygirl Cocktails, Cruzan Rum, Hornitos Tequila, Knob Creek Bourbon, Laphroaig Scotch Whisky, Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey, Larios Gin, Whisky DYC and DeKuyper Cordials. Beam dates back to 1904 and is based in Deerfield, Illinois.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Suntory Beverage & Food

Tokyo, Japan

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Category Company
Founded 2009
Sector Beverages
Revenue 1,450.4B JPY (2022)
DESCRIPTION

Suntory Beverage & Food is a Japanese whiskey and soft-drinks company. Suntory Beverage & Food was founded in 2009 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 9 of 9
Sector (Beverages) 7 of 7
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 5 of 5
State (Illinois) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2014) 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-01-13 Suntory Global Spirits

Deerfield, Illinois, United States

Suntory Global Spirits is a manufacturer of various spirits. Consumers from all corners of the globe call for the company's brands, including Jim Beam Bourbon, Maker's Mark Bourbon, Sauza Tequila, Pinnacle Vodka, Canadian Club Whisky, Courvoisier Cognac, Teacher's Scotch Whisky, Skinnygirl Cocktails, Cruzan Rum, Hornitos Tequila, Knob Creek Bourbon, Laphroaig Scotch Whisky, Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey, Larios Gin, Whisky DYC and DeKuyper Cordials. Suntory Global Spirits is based in Deerfield, Illinois.

Buy $16.0B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-11-21 Tipness

Tokyo, Japan

Tipness Ltd. is a provider of fitness services.

Sell -
Mergr

Product

Company

Legal