Phoenix-based Hensley Beverage Co. says it will acquire Tucson-based Golden Eagle Distributors in a merger of Anheuser-Busch InBev beer distributors.
The deal — which includes Golden Eagle its non-alcohol products subsidiary, Spike Beverage Co. — is expected to be finalized in March, subject to standard approvals, Hensley and Golden Eagle said. Terms of the sale were not disclosed.
Founded in 1955, Hensley is Arizona's biggest beer distributor. The company is led by chairwoman Cindy Hensley McCain, wife of Arizona Sen. John McCain.
Golden Eagle was founded in 1974 and has been led by three generations of the Clements family, currently headed by Ginny Clements, chairwoman, CEO Christopher Clements and President Kimberly Clements.
Besides Anheuser-Busch InBev beers, Hensley and Golden Eagle distribute local and regional craft beers, premium non-alcohol beverages and fine wines and spirits. Brands include Bud Light, Budweiser, Michelob Ultra, Goose Island and imports such as Stella Artois.
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Hensley says it will expand its sales and service of Anheuser-Busch InBev beverages across nearly all of Arizona through its retail customer base of 8,000 accounts and will become one of the largest beer distributors in the United States.
