The Biggest Spirit Industry Buyouts

The Biggest Spirit Industry Buyouts
The Biggest Spirit Industry Buyouts
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Arguably one of the most significant mergers in the history of the drinks industry occurred in 1997 when two British companies, distiller Grand Metropolitan and brewer Guinness, joined forces to form a $33bn (£20.5) conglomerate – Diageo, now recognized as the world's largest drinks company.

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