COLGIN CELLARS acquired by LVMH

Cobram Estate Olives has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the US-based olive oil producer California Olive Ranch. This landmark transaction unites the leading Australian producer with the premier American producer, creating a dominant force in the non-European olive oil sector. The deal follows a significant capital raise by CBO in late 2025, which was specifically earmarked to fund US expansion. By acquiring COR, Cobram Estate secures immediate access to extensive productive groves, milling infrastructure, and a widely recognized US consumer brand. The transaction is structured with a mix of upfront cash, vendor notes, and a performance-based earn-out component, allowing CBO to integrate COR's operations and accelerate its growth strategy in the North American market.

The acquisition of Bioline Agrosciences by Eurazeo marks a significant milestone in the development of the company, providing it with the necessary resources and support to pursue its growth strategy. The deal is structured as a leveraged buyout (LBO), with Eurazeo acquiring a majority stake in the company. The investment thesis relies on the growth potential of the biocontrol sector, driven by increasing demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly practices in agriculture. Through this acquisition, Eurazeo aim to support the expansion of Bioline Agrosciences' product portfolio and its presence in key markets, including Europe, Africa, and North America. The deal also reflects the companies' commitment to ESG criteria, with a focus on reducing the environmental impact of agricultural practices. With a strong management team in place and a clear growth strategy, Bioline Agrosciences is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for biocontrol solutions and create value for its investors.

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has acquired DAOU Vineyards, a leading US estate winery. This acquisition secures TWE a significant agricultural asset in the Paso Robles region, including the prestigious DAOU Mountain vineyards and production facilities. The deal allows TWE to integrate a high-growth, luxury estate into its supply chain, leveraging DAOU's viticultural expertise and premium inventory to satisfy growing global demand for high-end Cabernet Sauvignon.

Organic Stories has successfully completed the acquisition of Germ’line, marking a significant consolidation milestone within the French organic agri-food sector. This strategic transaction brings together highly complementary product portfolios under a single corporate platform and supporting 200 employees across three specialized production sites in France.

LVMH acquired a 55% controlling majority stake in Château d’Esclans in a highly strategic, friendly transaction. The deal was structured via a definitive equity purchase agreement under which Moët Hennessy acquired 100% of the shares held by Hervé Vinciguerra’s holding company, Alix AM PTE Limited (representing a 50% stake), alongside a 5% equity slice from Sacha Lichine. Following the transaction, Sacha Lichine retains a 45% minority ownership interest and remains fully embedded in the business as CEO to oversee the estate’s future operational development. The transaction immediately integrated Château d’Esclans into LVMH's high-margin global luxury portfolio, marking its second major Provence acquisition in six months following the buyout of Château du Galoupet. This transaction immediately grants Moët Hennessy structural scale in the global premium rosé category while combining the estate's powerful North American distribution architecture with LVMH's institutional distribution channels, downstream purchasing leverage, and international corporate infrastructure.

LVMH acquired 100% of the Domaine des Lambrays from the Freund family in a highly competitive and strategic transaction. The deal was structured via a definitive asset and corporate equity purchase agreement that concluded a highly confidential bidding war among elite global wealth brackets and rival luxury syndicates. The transaction immediately transitioned the historic estate into LVMH’s institutional Wines & Spirits division, keeping long-term winemaker Thierry Brouin operationally embedded to ensure stylistic continuity. This acquisition successfully granted LVMH an unmatched cultural and commercial foothold in the Côte de Nuits, leveraging the conglomerate's global distribution muscle and hospitality network to maximize the asset's prestige allocation framework worldwide.