M&A Deal Summary

Brown-Forman Acquires Chambord Liqueur Royale de France SAS

On June 1, 2006, Brown-Forman acquired beverage company Chambord Liqueur Royale de France SAS for 255M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Brown-Forman’s 6th transaction in the Beverages sector.
  • This is Brown-Forman’s 3rd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Brown-Forman’s 1st transaction in France.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2006-06-01
Target Chambord Liqueur Royale de France SAS
Sector Beverages
Buyer(s) Brown-Forman
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 255M USD
Advisor(s) Dyens & Co. (Financial)

Target

Chambord Liqueur Royale de France SAS

Cour Cheverny, France
Chambord Liqueur Royale de France SAS manufactures black raspberry liquor.Founded in 2001 headquarters at Cour Cheverny.

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Buyer

Brown-Forman

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Category Company
Founded 1870
Sector Beverages
Employees5,700
Revenue 4.2B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Brown-Form's corporate headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky.
Entrance to Brown-Form's corporate headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky.

Brown-Forman manufactures, bottles, imports, exports, and markets a wide variety of alcoholic beverage brands. Its portfolio of brands includes Jack Daniel’s, Antiguo Tequila, el Jimador Tequila, Herradura Tequila, Pepe Lopez Tequila, Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Canadian Mist Whisky, Chambord, Collingwood Canadian Whiskey, Early Times Bourbon and Whisky, Korbel Champagne, Old Forester Bourbon, and Sonoma-Cutrer Wines. Brown-Forman was incorporated in 1870 and is based in Louisville, Kentucky.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 12
Sector: Beverages M&A 6 of 12
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 3 of 7
Country: France M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2006 M&A 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-07-21 Lenox

Bristol, Pennsylvania, United States

Lenox is a provider of high-quality tabletop, giftware, and collectible products sold under the Lenox brand as well as the Dansk, Gorham, and Department 56 brand names. Lenox was founded in 1889 and is based in Bristol, Pennsylvania.

Sell $190M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-08-28 Tequila Herradura SA de CV

Guadalajara, Mexico

Tequila Herradura SA de CV founded in 1870. Tequila Herradura SA de CV provides and sells various types of tequila.

Buy $876M