Acquisition of Innis & Gunn Brand
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6th March 2026
C&C Group plc
('C&C' or 'the Group')
Acquisition of Innis & Gunn Brand
C&C Group plc announces today that it has acquired the Innis & Gunn brand and associated global intellectual property ('IP') from the administrators of Innis & Gunn (the 'Acquisition'). C&C has been a small minority shareholder and a brewing partner for Innis & Gunn for a number of years.
Strategic Rationale and Integration
The Acquisition represents an attractive opportunity for the Group to further broaden its branded portfolio with a premium well-established brand. The integration of Innis & Gunn into the Group is expected to present a very low execution risk, with the brand being fully absorbed into the Group's existing operational, commercial and supply chain infrastructure. As a result, the Board anticipates a rapid operational transition and minimal disruption to the business.
The Group intends to develop the Innis & Gunn brand utilising its established production capability, routes to market, and infrastructure, leveraging existing capabilities to unlock brand value with minimal requirement for incremental overhead or capital investment.
The Acquisition of Innis & Gunn reinforces our belief in the value of strong brands and the importance of our integrated manufacturing supply, marketing and sales business model.
The Acquisition consideration is £4.5 million, funded from existing facilities.
Roger White, Chief Executive Officer, commented:
"We have worked with Innis & Gunn for many years and whilst it's under difficult circumstances, we are delighted to bring the brand fully into our portfolio. This is a compelling and highly synergistic opportunity to save a well-loved brand for which we currently brew most of the product. Our existing brewing and route-to-market platform allows us to integrate the brand effectively and quickly, supporting the ongoing supply of products to customers and consumers. We expect this Acquisition to make a small positive contribution to our overall financial performance in FY27."
Contacts
C&C Group plc
Email: investor.relations@candcgroup.ie
Investors, Analysts & UK Media:
Team Lewis
Justine Warren / Tim Pearson
Tel: 07785 555692 / 07983 118502
Email: candccapmkts@teamlewis.com
Irish Media
FTI Consulting
Jonathan Neilan / Paddy Berkery
Tel: +353 86 231 4135 / +353 86 602 5988
Email: C&CGroup@fticonsulting.com
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