Calyon acted as mandated lead arranger for a EUR 550 million multicurrency term loan and revolving credit facilities for Davide Campari Milano, together with IntesaSanPaolo, Bank of America and BNP Paribas. Calyon will syndicate EUR 30 million to Cariparma (Crédit Agricole retail subsidiary in Italy).

Calyon have been marketing this transaction since 2008. The loan will allow Campari to acquire from Pernod Ricard the Wild Turkey’s asset and brand. Calyon is appointed as co-financial adviser to perform the issuance of the fairness opinion of the offer price to the Board of Directors of Campari.

Calyon is acting also as co-placement agent in the Campari’s USPP.

Gruppo Campari is a major player in the global branded beverage industry. It markets and distributes a portfolio of over 40 premium and super premium brands in more than 190 countries. The Group, which employs over 2,000 people, has an extensive portfolio that spans three business segments: spirits, wines and soft drinks.