Jim Beam

Business / Corporate May 16, 2014

Suntory to focus for now on repaying Beam debts

Closely held Suntory Holdings Ltd. said it will focus on repaying debts from its $16 billion buyout of Beam Inc. before seeking further acquisitions. The Osaka-based whisky and beer maker plans to refinance part of its ¥800 billion bridge loans with ¥300 billion in subordinated ...

Business / Corporate Jan 15, 2014

Suntory 'planning $12 billion bridge loan' to buy Beam

Suntory Holdings Ltd. plans to borrow as much as $12 billion to finance the purchase of Beam Inc., two sources said. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc.'s lending unit has agreed to provide a bridge loan of $10 billion to $12 billion for the acquisition, the ...

Business / Corporate Jan 13, 2014

Suntory to acquire Beam for $16 billion in grab for Maker's Mark

Suntory will acquire Beam for $16 billion to gain top liquor brands such as Maker's Mark whiskey and create the world's third-largest premium spirits company.