Victory and Southern Tier Join Forces Under Artisanal Brewing Ventures

Dear Client:This morning Victory Brewing Company broke news to their employees that they will unite with Southern Tier Brewing Company under the holding company Artisanal Brewing Ventures (ABV), creating "one of the largest brewers in the Northeast," per release. Arlington Capital Advisors served as Victory's exclusive financial consultant and "the transaction is expected to close within the next 60 days."Together the two brewers produced over 250,000 barrels last year and hold "a joint capacity of over 800,000 barrels of potential