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Swansea alcohol brand Au Vodka purchased by Sazerac for £300m
The Swansea-based alcohol brand Au Vodka has been acquired by the American spirits giant Sazerac in a deal valued at approximately £300 million. This acquisition marks a significant exit for the founders of the Welsh company, which gained popularity for its distinct gold-bottled vodka, and adds the brand to Sazerac's extensive global portfolio of distilled spirits.
Source: Swansea alcohol brand Au Vodka purchased by Sazerac for £300m — BBC
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