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Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Acquires Horizon Beverage Group

July 25, 2024

Logistics & Distribution

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.

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits Acquires Applejack Wine & Spirits

January 29, 2026

Retail

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, a Florida-based family-owned retailer, has acquired Applejack Wine & Spirits, a Colorado-based wine and spirits retailer with three stores. The acquisition is ABC's first out-of-state move in its 90-year history and initiates the company's national expansion while preserving Applejack's brand and local operations.

Gryphon Investors Acquires Majority Stake in Spindrift Beverage Co.

January 14, 2025

Food & Beverage

Gryphon Investors will acquire a majority stake in Spindrift Beverage Co., a Newton, Massachusetts-based maker of sparkling water and other fruit-based beverages, with founder Bill Creelman and the management team retaining a significant equity stake. The investment coincides with the appointment of Dave Burwick as CEO and is intended to provide financial and operational resources to accelerate the brand's growth; the deal is expected to close in Q1 2025 (terms not disclosed).

CVC Capital Partners (Fund VIII) Acquires Stock Spirits Group

November 29, 2021

Consumer Products

CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII has completed the acquisition of Stock Spirits Group PLC following unanimous board recommendation and shareholder approval. CVC intends to accelerate the group's growth—leveraging its M&A capabilities—to expand Stock Spirits' leading Central and Eastern European spirits brands into complementary geographies across Central and Western Europe.

Epic Wines & Spirits Acquires Vehrs Distributing, Inc.

August 14, 2020

Food & Beverage

Epic Wines & Spirits, a California-based premium wholesaler, has acquired Vehrs Distributing, Inc., an independently owned wine and craft spirits wholesaler operating in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. The transaction expands Epic's West Coast footprint, giving producer partners full distribution coverage up and down the coast while Vehrs will continue to operate under its name with existing management.

Corby (Pernod Ricard) Acquires 90% Stake in Ace Beverage Group

June 13, 2023

Food & Beverage

Corby Spirit and Wine, the Canadian affiliate of Pernod Ricard, will acquire a 90% stake in Ace Beverage Group for an enterprise value of CAD 165 million, with call options to buy the remaining shares in 2025 and 2028. The deal gives Corby a stronger position in the fast-growing Canadian ready-to-drink (RTD) category and will leverage Corby's distribution network to scale ABG's Cottage Springs, Ace Hill and other brands across Canada.