Lion Overview
- Year Founded
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1988

- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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3,136

- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Financing Rounds
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3
- Investments
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28
Lion General Information
Description
Producer of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages based in Sydney, Australia. The company specializes in manufacturing, marketing, selling, and distributing a range of beers, spirits, cider, wine, juice, spirits and fresh dairy products.
Contact Information
Website
www.lionco.comCorporate Office
- Level 7
- 68 York Street
- Sydney, New South Wales 2000
- Australia
Corporate Office
- Level 7
- 68 York Street
- Sydney, New South Wales 2000
- Australia
Lion Valuation & Funding
Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Lion Comparisons
Industry
Financing
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Lion Competitors (5)
One of Lion’s 5 competitors is Pirate Life, a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in Port Adelaide, Australia.
Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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Pirate Life | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Port Adelaide, Australia | ||||
Daily Drop | Corporation | Pyrmont, Australia | ||||
Carlton & United Breweries | Corporate Backed or Acquired | South Hobar, Australia | ||||
Majestic Wine | Private Equity-Backed | Watford, United Kingdom | ||||
Get Wines Direct | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Cotton Tree, Australia |
Lion Patents
Lion Recent Patent Activity
Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
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AU-2022903334-A0 | Beverage dispensing apparatus | Pending | 08-Nov-2022 |
Lion Signals
Lion Investments & Acquisitions (28)
Lion’s most recent deal was a Secondary Transaction - Private with Four Pillars Gin for . The deal was made on 04-Jul-2023.
Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
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Four Pillars Gin | 04-Jul-2023 | Secondary Transaction - Private | Beverages | ||
Bell's Brewery | 31-Dec-2021 | Merger/Acquisition | Beverages | ||
Stone & Wood Brewing Company | 01-Dec-2021 | Merger/Acquisition | Beverages | ||
Barcats | 16-Jul-2019 | Angel (individual) | Human Capital Services | ||
Vanguard Luxury Brands | 05-Apr-2019 | Corporate | Beverages |
Lion Exits (7)
Lion’s most recent exit was on 01-Apr-2019 from Magic Rock Brewing. The exit was categorized as .
Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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Magic Rock Brewing | 01-Apr-2019 | Completed |
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Drive Yello | 01-Dec-2018 | Completed |
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Fourpure Brewing | 09-Jul-2018 | Completed |
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Made By Cow | 01-Jul-2017 | Completed |
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Inner Circle Rum | 07-Mar-2007 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
Lion Affiliates
Subsidiaries (12)
Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
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Lion Unleashed | Sydney, Australia | 2017 | |
Four Pillars Gin | Healesville, Australia | 2013 | |
Panhead Custom Ales | Wellington, New Zealand | 2013 | |
Stone & Wood Brewing Company | Byron Bay, Australia | 2008 | |
Little Creatures | Fremantle, Australia | 2000 |
Lion FAQs
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When was Lion founded?
Lion was founded in 1988.
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Where is Lion headquartered?
Lion is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.
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What is the size of Lion?
Lion has 3,136 total employees.
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What industry is Lion in?
Lion’s primary industry is Beverages.
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Is Lion a private or public company?
Lion is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Lion?
The current valuation of Lion is
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What is Lion’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Lion is
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Who are Lion’s competitors?
Pirate Life, Daily Drop, Carlton & United Breweries, Majestic Wine, and Get Wines Direct are competitors of Lion.
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When was Lion acquired?
Lion was acquired on 21-Oct-2009.
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Who acquired Lion?
Lion was acquired by Kirin Holdings.
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