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Daily Archive: December 16, 2011

Beam To Acquire Cooley For $95 Million, Boosting Competition In Irish Whiskey Category

For the past year, speculation has swirled about Beam Inc. being a takeover target, but earlier today, the company made a major move of its own by agreeing to acquire Ireland’s Cooley Distillery. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 16, 2011

Landry’s Inc.’s Fertitta Acquires 100% Of Morton’s Restaurant Group

Landry’s Inc. CEO Tilman Fertitta has agreed to acquire 100% of Morton’s Restaurant Group, Inc. for $6.90 a share, valuing the deal at approximately $117 million. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 16, 2011

News Briefs for December 16, 2011

•Diageo has released a new ad campaign for ultra-premium Cîroc vodka, featuring spokesman and musician Sean “Diddy” Combs, under the tagline “Luck Be a Lady.” Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 16, 2011