2019 M&A Recap: Supplier Deals on the Rise

Dear Client: 2019 has been a busy year when it comes to supplier m&a activity, with the proposed Constellation/Gallo deal being the largest. The number of deals continues to climb every year, reaching more than 40 suppliers deals so far in 2019.The number of wine deals compared to the number of spirits deals were just about tied in 2019. Deals ranged from minority investments to increasing vineyard holdings to filling portfolio gaps. Below is our list of the most significant supplier deals