M&A Deal Summary

Firestone Walker Acquires Cali-Squeeze

On April 15, 2021, Firestone Walker acquired beverage company Cali-Squeeze from SLO Brewing Co.

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Firestone Walker’s 1st transaction in the Beverages sector.
  • This is Firestone Walker’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Firestone Walker’s 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-04-15
Target Cali-Squeeze
Sector Beverages
Buyer(s) Firestone Walker
Sellers(s) SLO Brewing Co.
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Cali-Squeeze

California, United States
Formed in 2017, Cali-Squeeze presents a unique beer style packed with refreshing real fruit juice and a soft Hefeweizen body.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Firestone Walker

Paso Robles, California, United States

Category Company
Founded 1996
Sector Beverages
DESCRIPTION

Formed in 1996, Firestone Walker is a craft brewer with brands such as 805, Union Jack, and Mind Haze, along with its storied vintage ale program. Firestone Walker is based in Paso Robles, Buellton, and Marina del Rey, CA.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Beverages M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: California M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2021 M&A 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

SLO Brewing Co.

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

Category Company
Founded 1988
Sector Beverages
DESCRIPTION

SLO Brewing Co. is a brewpub based on the Central Coast of California, brewing numerous gold medal winning beers and earning the honor of “Brew Pub of the Year” at The Great American Beer Festival. Over the years, the company's production expanded and its house of brands grew to include SLO Brew craft beers, Tio Rodrigo craft micheladas, Porch Pounder premium canned wine, and Rod & Hammer’s SLO Stills craft whiskey. SLO Brewing Co. was formed in 1988 and is based in San Luis Obispo, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Beverages M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: California M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2021 M&A 1 of 1