M&A Deal Summary

Vina Concha y Toro S.A. Acquires Fetzer Vineyards

On April 15, 2011, Vina Concha y Toro S.A. acquired beverage company Fetzer Vineyards from Brown-Forman for 238M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Vina Concha y Toro S.A.’s 1st transaction in the Beverages sector.
  • This is Vina Concha y Toro S.A.’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Vina Concha y Toro S.A.’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Vina Concha y Toro S.A.’s 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2011-04-15
Target Fetzer Vineyards
Sector Beverages
Buyer(s) Vina Concha y Toro S.A.
Sellers(s) Brown-Forman
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 238M USD

Target

Fetzer Vineyards

Hopland, California, United States
Fetzer Vineyards been committed to environmental responsibility for over a quarter entury. Because we believe sustainable practices not only make for a healthier planet – they make for better wines.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Vina Concha y Toro S.A.

Santiago, Chile
Category Company
Founded 1883
Sector Beverages
DESCRIPTION

Concha y Toro is Latin America’s principal wine exporter and one of the most important wine brands in the world, with a presence in more than 135 countries. A global company that brings together tradition and innovation, and supports its commitment with the consumer by providing them with the best quality and wine experience.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Beverages) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (California) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2011) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Brown-Forman

Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Category Company
Founded 1870
Sector Beverages
Employees5,200
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 2 of 8
Sector (Beverages) 1 of 7
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 8
State (California) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 2 of 6
Year (2011) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 3
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