M&A Deal Summary

Brown-Forman Acquires Fords Gin

On June 10, 2019, Brown-Forman acquired beverage company Fords Gin

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Brown-Forman’s 11th transaction in the Beverages sector.
  • This is Brown-Forman’s 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Brown-Forman’s 1st transaction in New York.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2019-06-10
Target Fords Gin
Sector Beverages
Buyer(s) Brown-Forman
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Fords Gin

New York, New York, United States
The 86 Company is a producer of Fords Gin. A mix of nine botanicals, Fords Gin starts with a traditional base of juniper and coriander seed balanced by citrus, florals, and spices. Steeped for 15 hours before distillation, the botanicals deliver an aromatic, fresh and floral spirit with elegant notes of jasmine and grapefruit.

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Buyer

Brown-Forman

Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Category Company
Founded 1870
Sector Beverages
Employees5,200
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 11 of 12
Sector (Beverages) 11 of 12
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 7 of 7
State (New York) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 3
Year (2019) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-04-27 The BenRiach Distillery

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The BenRiach Distillery Co. Ltd. is a producer of malt scotch whisky.

Buy £285M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-06-15 Brown-Forman - Early Times Canadian Mist and Collingwood Brands

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Brown-Forman Corp.'s Early Times, Canadian Mist, and Collingwood Brands provide the alcoholic beverage.

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