MFW Fiałek advised the shareholders of Dom Whisky on the sale of the remaining stake in Dom Whisky Group companies to United Beverages. The sale of the remaining 20% of shares represents the second and final stage of United Beverages’ acquisition of Dom Whisky. The first stage of the transaction, including sale of the majority stake, took place in 2023.
Our advice
MFW Fiałek advised on all stages of the transaction, including the sale of the majority stake. MFW Fiałek’s services included comprehensive advice on all stages of the transaction, encompassing guidance on the reorganization of the Dom Whisky Group, assistance with the due diligence process, preparation and negotiation of transaction documentation, and facilitation of the transaction signing.
The transaction team’s work was led by Mirosław Fiałek – Partner and Mariusz Domagała – Senior Associate. The team also included Jakub Wilk – Associate and Franciszek Furmaniak – Junior Associate.
Parties of the transaction
Dom Whisky is Europe’s leading online premium spirits platform offering more than 10.000 products, including “Old & Rare” spirits. In addition to its online store, Dom Whisky operates a chain of stationary stores selling premium and ultra-premium spirits as well as a chain of bars under the Coctail Bar Max brand. Over the last three years, Dom Whisky has continued its dynamic growth, increasing the scale of its business more than threefold, resulting mainly from the rapid development of its online channel. In 2022, the Dom Whisky Group’s companies recorded total revenues of PLN 170 million and operating profit of nearly PLN 20 million.