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Boston Beer Co. gets $191M final judgement in Ardagh suit; interest lowered $21M
BOSTON BEER CO INC
- Court entered amended final judgement: $175.5M damages + $15.5M pre-judgement interest = $191.0M total.
- Previously recorded $212.0M ($175.5M + $36.5M interest); $21.0M reversal in Q2 2026 adds $1.52 to diluted EPS.
- Company denies breach, plans appeal; post-judgement interest at 3.79% accrues from April 3, 2026 on $191.0M.
- Outcome and payment timing remain uncertain; appeal process ongoing.