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Why is Campari Group acquiring Courvoisier? And why is Beam Suntory selling? – Comment

Olly Wehring
Last updated: 16/01/2025 at 4:07 PM
By Olly Wehring
15 December 2023
5 Min Read

Here it is, then: The closest thing to a ‘transformative’ deal that we can expect in global spirits. And, given the new owner’s M&A track record, maybe a guide for what’s set to shine in the years to come?


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Here it is, then: The closest thing to a 'transformative' deal that we can expect in global spirits. And, given the new owner's M&A track record, maybe a guide for what's set to shine in the years to come? Late yesterday, Campari Group announced its intention to acquire the Courvoisier cognac brand from Beam Suntory in a deal worth a shade over US$1.3bn. The purchase, too big in cost and name recognition to be dubbed a bolt-on, is being trumpeted by Campari as the biggest in its history. One could be forgiven for thinking Campari is being brave in upping its exposure in a spirits ca

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  • Bacardi
  • Campari Group
  • Diageo
  • Moët Hennessy
  • Pernod Ricard
  • Proximo Spirits
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Olly Wehring
ByOlly Wehring
Olly has been reporting on the beverage industry as a B2B journalist since 2003. He spent 18 years at Just Drinks, 16 of which as managing editor. Since joining Global Drinks Intel in 2022, he's interviewed the CEOs for brand owners including AB InBev, Campari Group, Carlsberg, Heineken and Suntory Global Spirits and has a bulging contacts book from across beverage alcohol worldwide.
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