Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Acquires Horizon Beverage Group
July 25, 2024
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits has agreed to acquire Horizon Beverage Group, Inc., adding Horizon's Massachusetts and Rhode Island operations, portfolio, warehouse capacity and delivery fleet to Southern Glazer's U.S. footprint. The transaction expands Southern Glazer's presence into the two states and will keep Horizon's current leadership and family owners involved through the transition.
- Buyers
- Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
- Targets
- Horizon Beverage Group, Inc.
- Sellers
- Epstein family, Rubenstein family
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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