Supreme PLC Acquires Acorn Topco Limited (Owner of Clearly Drinks)
June 25, 2024
Supreme PLC has acquired Acorn Topco Limited, the owner of soft drinks manufacturer Clearly Drinks Limited, for approximately £15 million. The deal gives Supreme a manufacturing and brand platform in the UK beverage market (spring water, energy drinks, juices and mixers) and supports the group's stated diversification and cross-sell strategy into FMCG categories.
- Buyers
- Supreme PLC
- Targets
- Acorn Topco Limited, Clearly Drinks Limited
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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