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Goodwill

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Goodwill
 3 Months Ended
May 31, 2022
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
GOODWILL GOODWILL
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill are as follows:
Beer Wine and Spirits Consolidated
(in millions)
Balance, February 28, 2021 $ 5,125.6  $ 2,667.9  $ 7,793.5 
Purchase accounting allocations (1)
—  79.6  79.6 
Foreign currency translation adjustments (4.9) (5.8) (10.7)
Balance, February 28, 2022 5,120.7  2,741.7  7,862.4 
Purchase accounting allocations (2)
—  25.9  25.9 
Foreign currency translation adjustments 30.1  (3.3) 26.8 
Balance, May 31, 2022 $ 5,150.8  $ 2,764.3  $ 7,915.1 
(1)Preliminary purchase accounting allocations associated with the acquisition of My Favorite Neighbor and purchase accounting allocations associated with the acquisition of Empathy Wines.
(2)Preliminary purchase accounting allocations associated with the acquisitions of My Favorite Neighbor, Lingua Franca, and Austin Cocktails.
Acquisitions
Austin Cocktails
In April 2022, we acquired the remaining 73% ownership interest in Austin Cocktails, which included a portfolio of small batch, RTD cocktails. This transaction primarily included the acquisition of goodwill and a trademark. In addition, the purchase price for Austin Cocktails includes an earn-out over five years based on performance. The results of operations of Austin Cocktails are reported in the Wine and Spirits segment and have been included in our consolidated results of operations from the date of acquisition. For additional information on this transaction refer to Note 13.

Lingua Franca
In March 2022, we acquired the Lingua Franca business, including a collection of Oregon-based luxury wines, a vineyard, and a production facility. This transaction also includes the acquisition of a trademark and inventory. In addition, the purchase price for Lingua Franca includes an earn-out over seven years based on performance. The results of operations of Lingua Franca are reported in the Wine and Spirits segment and have been included in our consolidated results of operations from the date of acquisition.

My Favorite Neighbor
In November 2021, we acquired the remaining 65% ownership interest in My Favorite Neighbor, a super-luxury, DTC focused wine business as well as certain wholesale distributed brands. This transaction primarily included the acquisition of goodwill, trademarks, inventory, and property, plant, and equipment. In addition, the My Favorite Neighbor transaction includes an earn-out over 10 years based on performance, with a 50% minimum guarantee due at the end of the earn-out period. The results of operations of My Favorite Neighbor are reported in the Wine and Spirits segment and have been included in our consolidated results of operations from the date of acquisition.