M&A Deal Summary

E. & J. Gallo Winery Acquires Constellation Brands - 30 Wine Brands

On January 5, 2021, E. & J. Gallo Winery acquired beverage company Constellation Brands - 30 Wine Brands from Constellation Brands

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is E. & J. Gallo Winery’s 9th transaction in the Beverages sector.
  • This is E. & J. Gallo Winery’s 9th transaction in the United States.
  • This is E. & J. Gallo Winery’s 1st transaction in New York.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-01-05
Target Constellation Brands - 30 Wine Brands
Sector Beverages
Buyer(s) E. & J. Gallo Winery
Sellers(s) Constellation Brands
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

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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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

E. & J. Gallo Winery

Modesto, California, United States

Category Company
Sector Beverages
DESCRIPTION

The E. & J. Gallo Winery is a leading wine and spirits company.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 13
Sector (Beverages) 9 of 12
Type (Divestiture) 3 of 3
State (New York) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 9 of 12
Year (2021) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-12-12 Nobilo

Auckland, New Zealand

Nobilo is a manufacturer of wines are distinctive, crisp, fresh and bursting with flavor. Nobilo was formed in 1943 and is based in Auckland, New Zealand.

Buy $130M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-01-15 E. & J. Gallo Winery - Sheffield Cellars and Fairbanks Dessert Wine Brands

California, United States

Sheffield Cellars and Fairbanks are launched by Gallo in their early days when the brothers saw a need for domestic aperitif wines. Sheffield Cellars and Fairbanks offer exceptional quality at a value-oriented price point. The Sheffield Cellars portfolio includes Tawny Port (1.5L), Cream Sherry (1.5L), Very Dry Sherry (750mL, 1.5L), and Marsala (750mL, 1.5L). The Fairbanks portfolio features Port (750mL, 1.5L, 3L), Sherry (750mL, 1.5L), Cream Sherry (750mL, 1.5L), White Port (1.5L), and Cocktail Pale Dry Sherry 1.5L.

Sell -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

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 11 of 11
Sector (Beverages) 11 of 11
Type (Divestiture) 11 of 11
State (New York) 4 of 4
Country (United States) 7 of 7
Year (2021) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-09-14 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.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-05-13 La Fete du Rose

St. Tropez, France

La Fete du Rose was formed to cater to diverse drinkers who share common interests across travel, food, experiences, and wine. La Fete du Rose was formed in 2019 and is based in St. Tropez, France.

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