Constellation Brands, Inc. Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Goodwill

Goodwill

9 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2024

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill are as follows:


	Beer		Wine and Spirits		Consolidated
(in millions)
Balance, February 28, 2023	$	5,188.9	$	2,736.5	$	7,925.4
Purchase accounting allocations (1)	—		6.5		6.5

Foreign currency translation adjustments	49.3		(0.9)		48.4

Balance, February 29, 2024	5,238.2		2,742.1		7,980.3
Purchase accounting allocations (2)	—		71.1		71.1

Foreign currency translation adjustments	(117.1)		1.3		(115.8)

Goodwill impairment	—		(2,250.0)		(2,250.0)
Reclassified to assets held for sale (3)	—		(73.2)		(73.2)
Balance, November 30, 2024	$	5,121.1	$	491.3	$	5,612.4

(1)Purchase accounting allocations associated with the June 2023 acquisition of the Domaine Curry wine business.

(2)Preliminary purchase accounting allocations associated with the Sea Smoke acquisition.

(3)In connection with the SVEDKA Divestiture, goodwill associated with the business being sold was reclassified to assets held for sale based on the relative fair value of the portion of the business being sold and the remaining wine and spirits portfolio. The relative fair values were determined using the transaction price and the income approach based on assumptions, including projected revenue growth, terminal growth, and discount rates and other projected financial information. See “Subsequent event” below.

Acquisition

Sea Smoke

In June 2024, we acquired the Sea Smoke business, including a California-based luxury wine brand, vineyards, and a production facility for $158.7 million, net of closing and post-closing adjustments. This transaction

also included the acquisition of goodwill, inventory, and a trademark. The results of operations of Sea Smoke are reported in the Wine and Spirits segment and have been included in our consolidated results of operations from the date of acquisition.

Divestitures

Craft Beer Divestitures

In June 2023, we completed the Craft Beer Divestitures. Prior to the Craft Beer Divestitures, we recorded the results of operations of such craft beer brands in the Beer segment.

Subsequent event

SVEDKA Divestiture

On January 6, 2025, we sold the SVEDKA brand and related assets, primarily including inventory and equipment. We received $409.2 million of cash proceeds, subject to certain post-closing adjustments, which will be used primarily for general corporate purposes. Prior to the completion of the SVEDKA Divestiture, we recorded the results of operations of the SVEDKA brand in the Wine and Spirits segment. We expect to recognize a gain of $250 million to $275 million in connection with this divestiture. This gain will be included within our consolidated results of operations for the year ended February 28, 2025. See Note 7 for further discussion.