M&A Deal Summary

Pernod Ricard USA Acquires Avion Spirits

On January 17, 2018, Pernod Ricard USA acquired beverage company Avion Spirits from Avión Tequila

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Pernod Ricard USA’s 2nd transaction in the Beverages sector.
  • This is Pernod Ricard USA’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Pernod Ricard USA’s 1st transaction in New York.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-01-17
Target Avion Spirits
Sector Beverages
Buyer(s) Pernod Ricard USA
Sellers(s) Avión Tequila
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Avion Spirits

New York, New York, United States
Avion Spirits LLC is a provider of tequila brand. Avion Spirits was founded in 2011 and is based in New York, New York.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Pernod Ricard USA

New York, New York, United States
Category Company
Founded 1855
Sector Beverages
DESCRIPTION

Pernod Ricard USA, Inc. is a premium spirits and wine company in the U.S.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 4
Sector (Beverages) 2 of 4
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (New York) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 4
Year (2018) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-12-08 Smooth Ambler Spirits

Maxwelton, West Virginia, United States

Smooth Ambler Spirits Co. is a producer of Smooth Ambler Contradiction Bourbon, Old Scout Single Barrel Bourbon and other high-end spirits.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-08-05 Firestone & Robertson Distilling

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co. is a premier artisanal whiskey distillery located in Fort Worth, Texas, crafting TX Whiskey and TX Straight Bourbon. TX Whiskey was released in 2012 and quickly became renowned for its exceptionally smooth and flavorful taste, winning “Double Gold” and “Best American Craft Whiskey” honors at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. The brand has become wildly popular throughout a growing number of states across the country not only for its taste but also for the handmade bottle tops adorned with leather the company sources from local cowboy bootmakers.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Avión Tequila

New York, New York, United States
Category Company
Sector Beverages
DESCRIPTION

Avión Tequila is about a journey to create a new standard in taste and quality - Taste Elevated. An entrepreneurial spirit and a devotion to excellence that has provided us with the much talked about Tequila Avión Silver, Reposado, and Anejo.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Beverages) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (New York) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2018) 1 of 1
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