MGP Ingredients Acquires Luxco for $475M in Stocks and Cash

Dear Client:  MGP Ingredients announced today it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Luxco, and its affiliated companies, per a release. Under terms of the agreement, Luxco shareholders will receive $238 million in cash as well as 5 million shares of MGP common stock (valued at about $238 million).The Luxco portfolio includes Ezra Brooks Bourbon Whiskey, Rebel, Blood Oath, Daviess County Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Yellowstone Bourbon Whiskey, El Mayor Tequila and Everclear.  "Luxco presents a unique opportunity to take a