Overview
- Kirin targets a second-quarter 2026 closing for the transaction, which remains subject to U.S. antitrust review.
- E. & J. Gallo Winery says it plans no changes to Four Roses' operations, production or distribution after the handover.
- The company frames the divestment as a move to reallocate resources toward businesses that leverage its capabilities in health science and functional foods.
- Four Roses, which Kirin acquired in 2002, has posted strong growth primarily in the U.S. market.
- Deal terms include the transfer of all membership interests in Four Roses Distillery, with $50 million contingent on revenue targets after closing.