- 18/06/2009Campari issues US$250 million Senior Unsecured Notes in the US Private Placement Market
Milan, June 18, 2009 - Gruppo Campari has successfully completed the issue of US$250 million of senior unsecured notes placed with institutional investors in the US private placement market. - 29/05/2009Campari finalises acquisition of Wild Turkey®, world’s top premium Kentucky bourbon whiskey
Completes Group’s largest acquisition ever
Milan, 29 May 2009 - Gruppo Campari has finalised the purchase of Wild Turkey®, cementing its position among the leading companies in the US and international premium spirits markets. The deal, originally announced on 8 April 2009, is the largest acquisition in Campari’s history. Gruppo Campari paid US$ 581 million cash (or € 417 million at the closing exchange rate), to Pernod Ricard for the brand. The price paid includes an adjustment of approximately US$ 6 million (or € 4.3 million at the closing exchange rate), mainly relating to inventory. The acquisition has received approval of US and Italian antitrust authorities.
