Beam - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

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Beam M&A Summary

Beam has acquired 3 companies of its own.

Beam’s largest acquisition to date was in 2011, when it acquired Cooley Distillery for $95M. Beam has acquired in 2 countries. The Company’s most targeted sectors include beverages (100%).

Beam Ownership

Who owns Beam?

Beam is owned by Suntory Beverage & Food Limited. It was acquired on January 13, 2014.

Beam Business Overview

Where is Beam headquartered?

Beam is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois.

How many employees does Beam have?

Beam has 3,300 employees.

What sector is Beam in?

Beam is a beverages company.

When was Beam founded?

Beam was founded in 1904.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity3
    • M&A Buy Activity3
  • Total Sectors Invested 1
  • Total Countries Invested 2
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 1

Beam, Inc.

510 Lake Cook Road,
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
United States,
(847) 948-8888
www.beamglobal.com

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.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.0/yr) # 3 - - - - - 3
vol $95M $95M
Sell (0.0/yr) # - - - - - - 0
  3

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Pinnacle vodka 2012-04-23 - Divestiture
, France · www.pinnaclevodka.com
Calico Jack Rums 2012-04-23 - Divestiture
, France · www.calicojackrums.com
Cooley Distillery PLC 2011-12-16 95M USD Add-on Acquisition
Dublin, Ireland · www.cooleywhiskey.com
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M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Beverages 3 (100%) 95M (100%) - -
Total 3 $95M - -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
France 2 - - -
Ireland 1 95M - -
Domestic - - - -
Cross-border 3 (100%) 95M (100%) - -
Total 3 $95M - -

Deal Values

buy # Total
< $100M 1 $95M
TOTAL $95M
Largest Cooley Distillery PLC
$95M (2011-12-16)

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Strategic(s)
67%
2 (67%)

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