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Berentzen Group and Sazerac Announce Strategic Takeover
Berentzen-Gruppe Aktiengesellschaft and Sazerac Company, Inc. have announced a strategic business combination to establish a leading spirits platform in Europe. Sazerac plans a voluntary public takeover by offering EUR 5.55 per share, representing a 68% premium over Berentzen's average share price. Both the Executive and Supervisory Boards of Berentzen support this move.
The takeover is subject to a minimum acceptance of 50% plus one share. Sazerac aims to delist Berentzen from the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, an intention backed by Berentzen's executive board. The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2026. Sazerac emphasizes the strategic growth potential through this acquisition, leveraging its extensive brand portfolio.
This acquisition aims to enhance Berentzen's innovative strengths, sales capabilities, and international presence. Both companies express confidence in the benefits this union will bring to stakeholders and markets across Europe and beyond.
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