
MGP Ingredients Acquires Penelope Bourbon in Bold Move
MGP Ingredients' subsidiary, Luxco, has agreed to acquire Penelope Bourbon and its related assets for $105 million in cash, with potential earn-out contingent consideration of up to $110.8 million if certain performance conditions are met. The acquisition is expected to enhance MGP's presence in the growing American Whiskey category and expand its portfolio of premium-plus price point brands. The transaction is anticipated to close in June 2023 and is expected to be immediately accretive to Branded Spirits segment gross margin and consolidated adjusted basic earnings per share after close.
