M&A Deal Summary

Constellation Brands Acquires Copper & Kings American Brandy

On September 14, 2020, Constellation Brands acquired beverage company Copper & Kings American Brandy

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Constellation Brands’ 22nd transaction in the Beverages sector.
  • This is Constellation Brands’ 18th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Constellation Brands’ 2nd transaction in Kentucky.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2020-09-14
Target Copper & Kings American Brandy
Sector Beverages
Buyer(s) Constellation Brands
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Copper & Kings American Brandy

Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. produces highly differentiated American Brandy, absinthe, gin, and Destillaré liqueurs. Copper & Kings American Brandy was established in 2013 and is based in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Buyer

Constellation Brands

Victor, New York, United States
Category Company
Founded 1945
Sector Beverages
Employees10,000
Revenue 10.0B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Constellation Brands is an international beverage alcohol company with many products recognized as leaders in their respective categories and geographic markets. The Company is the third-largest producer and marketer of beer for the U.S. market and the world’s leading premium wine company with a leading market position in the U.S. and Canada. Constellatino's wine portfolio is complemented by select premium spirits brands and other select beverage alcohol products. Constellatino is also the largest multi-category supplier (beer, wine and spirits) of beverage alcohol in the U.S. Contellation's customers include wholesale distributors, retailers, on-premise locations and government alcohol beverage control agencies. Constellation Brands was incorporated in 1945 and is based in Victor, New York.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 24 of 28
Sector (Beverages) 22 of 26
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 12 of 13
State (Kentucky) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 18 of 21
Year (2020) 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-08-13 Kerr Cellars

St. Helena, California, United States

Cristie Kerr Wines LLC is a producer, marketer and seller of wines such as Reserve Red, Pinot Noir, and Sauvignon Blanc. Cristie Kerr Wines is based in St. Helena, California.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-01-05 Constellation Brands - 30 Wine Brands

Victor, New York, United States

Constellation Brands, Inc. - 30 Wine Brands includes well-known wine brands such as Arbor Mist, Black Box, Clos du Bois, Estancia, Franciscan, Hogue, Manischewitz, Mark West, Ravenswood, Taylor, Vendange, and Wild Horse.

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