For those of you with long memories, yesterday’s (26 March) initial media reports of deal talks between Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman – and then the subsequent confirmation by the two companies – probably brought to mind previous mega-deals in spirits, including Suntory Holdings’ purchase of Beam in 2014 or, perhaps more pertinently, the 2005 takeover of Allied Domecq or the 2000 purchase of Seagram.
Monster Energy to remain “lead brand” despite Bang Energy purchase
“Our focus is obviously Monster, which is the driver for the company and will continue to be so,” co-CEO Sacks said.
Henry Mathieu November 03 2023


