Sazerac Completes Acquisition of Au Vodka
September 14, 2026
Sazerac has completed its acquisition of Au Vodka, a UK-based vodka and ready-to-drink (RTD) brand. The company said the deal was initially announced as a binding agreement and has now closed following customary completion conditions, though financial terms were not disclosed.
- Buyers
- Sazerac
- Targets
- Au Vodka
- Sellers
- Au Vodka's shareholders, Au Vodka founders (Charlie Morgan and Jackson Quinn)
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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