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Brown-Forman Acquires The BenRiach Distillery

On April 27, 2016, Brown-Forman acquired beverage company The BenRiach Distillery for 285M GBP

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Brown-Forman’s 10th transaction in the Beverages sector.
  • This is Brown-Forman’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Brown-Forman’s 1st transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-04-27
Target The BenRiach Distillery
Sector Beverages
Buyer(s) Brown-Forman
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 285M GBP

Target

The BenRiach Distillery

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The BenRiach Distillery Co. Ltd. is a producer of malt scotch whisky.

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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 10 of 12
Sector: Beverages M&A 10 of 12
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 6 of 7
Country: United Kingdom M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2016 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 4
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-01-14 Distillerie Tuoni e Canepa

Toscana, Italy

Distillerie Tuoni e Canepa is an Italian distillery. The Company was formed in 1938 and is based in Toscana, Italy.

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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-06-10 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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