REG - C&C Group Plc - Acquisition of Innis & Gunn Brand

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06/03/2026 13:15

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RNS Number : 7246V  C&C Group Plc  06 March 2026

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONTAINS INSIDE INFORMATION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 

6(th) 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
(mailto: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 (mailto:C&CGroup@fticonsulting.com)

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