M&A Deal Summary

Beam Acquires Cooley Distillery

On December 16, 2011, Beam acquired beverage company Cooley Distillery for 95M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Beam’s 1st transaction in the Beverages sector.
  • This is Beam’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Beam’s 1st transaction in Ireland.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2011-12-16
Target Cooley Distillery
Sector Beverages
Buyer(s) Beam
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 95M USD

Target

Cooley Distillery

Dublin, Ireland
Cooley Distillery PLC is an independent Irish whiskey producer. Cooley owns and produces the Kilbeggan, Connemara, Tyrconnell and Greenore brands.

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Buyer

Beam

Deerfield, Illinois, United States
Category Company
Founded 1904
Sector Beverages
Employees3,300
Revenue 2.5B USD (2013)
DESCRIPTION
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.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 3
Sector (Beverages) 1 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
Country (Ireland) 1 of 1
Year (2011) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
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2012-04-23 Pinnacle vodka

France

Pinnacle® Vodka is fun. It comes in a bright blue bottle. It comes in lots of flavors and its drinkers come in even more. Because Pinnacle® Vodka is anything but exclusive.

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