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Constellation Brands signs agreement to sell SVEDKA vodka to Sazerac
CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC.
- SVEDKA brand divested to Sazerac; deal expected to close in coming months subject to regulatory approvals.
- Divestiture continues reshaping of wine/spirits portfolio toward premium and fine wine and craft spirits.
- CEO Bill Newlands says transaction supports optimization to meet growth objectives; no financial terms disclosed.
- Additional commentary to be provided at Dec 3 Morgan Stanley Global Consumer Conference by CFO Garth Hankinson.