Single Cask Nation acquisition uplifts US prospects
The Artisanal Spirits Company (ASC) has announced an important acquisition in the US. Effective 3rd January 2024, the company has acquired 100% of the trade and assets of Single Cask Nation (SCN), which is an independent bottler and distributor of both Scotch and American whiskies. An accompanying trading update for ASC confirms recent guidance and we leave our forecasts unchanged. Our assessment of fair value remains 100p per share.ASC states that the SCN acquisition, which includes all of its assets and global operations, will be funded out of existing borrowing facilities. Furthermore, it is expected to be EPS accretive in the first year of ownership. Consideration includes an up-front payment and the potential for up to US$0.5m (£0.4m) to be payable as an earn out, dependent on FY2024 and FY2025 financial performance. Importantly, the deal is consistent with ASC’s sustained ambitions for overall business quality, premiumisation, profitability and cash generation.
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