更多的Consolidation: Constellation, BRL Hardy to Form Largest Global Wine Company based in AustraliaIn a development sure to have profound implications for the global wine business, Constellation Brands announced plans to acquire BRL Hardy, Australia's largest wine producer. The transaction will bring Constellation's sales to $3.2 billion annually and make it the world's largest wine company at $1.7 billion in wine sales. Constellation has offered shareholders of BRL Hardy A$10.50 per share--approximately $1.1 billion. Including the assumption of around $325 million in net debt, the total purchase price is valued at approximately $1.4 billion. The expected merger adds to the growing ties between Australian and US producers. Control of the wo...