Berentzen shares leap on acquisition by Sazerac
BUZZ-Berentzen shares leap on acquisition by Sazerac ** German schnapps maker Berentzen BEZ.DE shares rise 22%, after US spirits maker Sazerac launched a takeover offer for the company
** Sazerac launched a takeover offer for €5.55 a share, valuing the company at around €52.1 million ($59.78 million)
** Sazerac's offer represents a 22.5% premium compared to Berentzen's share price on Friday at market close
** Berentzen's stock hit its highest level since May 2024
($1 = 0.8715 euros)
(Reporting by Tristan Veyet)