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Brown-Forman to buy Diplomático Rum brand for $725M, adding super-premium rum portfolio
BROWN FORMAN CORP
- Purchase price $725M, plus up to $50M for post-closing costs held in escrow.
- Acquires Diplomático, Botucal brands, and Panama production facility; 100+ employees join.
- Brand is #1 super- and ultra-premium rum globally; top markets: France, Germany, U.S.
- Closing expected within 90 days, subject to antitrust and customary conditions.
- DUG affiliates to supply rum under 10-year agreement post-close.