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SC 13E3/A |
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13E-3
Rule 13e-3 Transaction Statement under Section 13(e)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Amendment No. 2
CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC.
(Name of Issuer)
Constellation Brands, Inc.
Abigail Bennett
RES Master LLC
RSS Master LLC
Astra Legacy LLC
WildStar Partners LLC
RES Business Holdings LP
SER Business Holdings LP
RHT 2015 Business Holdings LP
RSS Business Holdings LP
SSR Business Holdings LP
RSS 2015 Business Holding LP
RCT 2015 Business Holdings LP
RCT 2020 Investments LLC
A&Z 2015 Business Holdings LP
MAS Business Holdings LP
NSDT 2009 STZ LLC
NSDT 2011 STZ LLC
RSS Business Management LLC
SSR Business Management LLC
LES Lauren Holdings LLC
MES Mackenzie Holdings LLC
The Marilyn Sands Master Trust
Sands Family Foundation
(Name of Persons Filing Statement)
Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
Class B Common Stock 21036P 20 7
(CUSIP Number of Class of Securities)
James O. Bourdeau, Esq. Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer 207 High Point Drive, Building 100 (585) 678-7100 |
WildStar Partners LLC 110 E. Atlantic Ave., Suite 200 (585) 678-7344 | |
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications on Behalf of the Persons Filing Statement) |
With a copy to:
Carlo Zenkner Jennifer L. Lee 601 Lexington Avenue Kirkland & Ellis LLP (212) 446-4800 |
David M. Silk Victor Goldfeld 51 West 52nd Street Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz (212) 403-1000 |
This statement is filed in connection with (check the appropriate box):
☐ | The filing of solicitation materials on an information statement subject to Regulation 14A, Regulation 14C or Rule 13e-3(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. |
☒ | The filing of a registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933. |
☐ | A tender offer. |
☐ | None of the above. |
Check the following box if the soliciting materials or information statement referred to in checking box (a) are preliminary copies: ☐
Check the following box if the filing is a final amendment reporting the results of the transaction: ☐
Introduction
This Amendment No. 2 to the Transaction Statement on Schedule 13E-3, together with the exhibits thereto (the “Transaction Statement”), is being filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) pursuant to Section 13(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the “Exchange Act”), by Constellation Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) and Richard Sands, Robert Sands, Abigail Bennett, Zachary Stern, RES Master LLC, RSS Master LLC, Astra Legacy LLC, WildStar Partners LLC, RES Business Holdings LP, SER Business Holdings LP, RHT 2015 Business Holdings LP, RSS Business Holdings LP, SSR Business Holdings LP, RSS 2015 Business Holding LP, RCT 2015 Business Holdings LP, RCT 2020 Investments LLC, A&Z 2015 Business Holdings LP, MAS Business Holdings LP, NSDT 2009 STZ LLC, NSDT 2011 STZ LLC, RSS Business Management LLC, SSR Business Management LLC, LES Lauren Holdings LLC, MES Mackenzie Holdings LLC, The Marilyn Sands Master Trust and the Sands Family Foundation (collectively, the “Sands Family Stockholders”).
On June 30, 2022, the Company announced a proposed reclassification (the “Reclassification”) of the Class B common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Company (the “Class B Common Stock”). Under the terms of the Reclassification, assuming no adjustment to the mix of consideration in accordance with the terms of the Reclassification Agreement (as defined below) and the Amended and Restated Charter (as defined below), each share of Class B Common Stock will be reclassified and converted into one validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable share of Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Company (the “Class A Common Stock”) and the right to receive a cash payment of $64.64, without interest. The Company’s restated certificate of incorporation, as amended to date, will be amended and restated in the form attached as Annex A to the Proxy Statement/Prospectus (as defined below) (the “Amended and Restated Charter”) in order to effectuate the Reclassification. In evaluating the Reclassification, the board of directors of the Company (the “Board of Directors”) established a special committee of the Board of Directors, comprised of Jennifer M. Daniels, Jeremy S. G. Fowden, Jose Manuel Madero Garza, and Daniel J. McCarthy, each of whom is an independent and disinterested director (the “Special Committee”). In determining whether to recommend the Reclassification, the Special Committee considered, among other things, the opinion of Centerview Partners LLC (“Centerview”), the financial advisor to the Special Committee, to the effect that, as of June 29, 2022, and based upon and subject to the various assumptions made, procedures followed, matters considered and qualifications and limitations upon the review undertaken by Centerview in preparing its opinion, the shares of Class A Common Stock to be retained by the Unaffiliated Class A Holders (as defined below), solely in their capacity as holders of shares of Class A Common Stock, with respect to such Class A Common Stock and without taking into account any shares of the Class B Common Stock or Class 1 common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Company held by the Unaffiliated Class A Holders, after giving effect to the Reclassification pursuant to the Reclassification Agreement, are fair, from a financial point of view, to the holders of shares of Class A Common Stock, excluding shares of Class A Common Stock held, directly or indirectly, by or on behalf of the Sands family, directors of the Company that own, beneficially or of record, shares of Class B Common Stock and any person that the Company has determined to be an “officer” of the Company within the meaning of Rule 16a-1(f) of the Exchange Act (the “Unaffiliated Class A Holders”).
The Company has filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-4 (Registration No. 333-266434) as amended by Amendment No 1. thereto, which contains a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus. The registration statement on Form S-4 became effective under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, on September 21, 2022. On September 21, 2022, the Company filed a definitive proxy statement/prospectus (the “Proxy Statement/Prospectus”), which will be mailed to holders of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock on or about September 30, 2022. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Transaction Statement shall have the meanings given to them in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus. The closing of the Reclassification is subject to customary conditions, including, (i) the approval of the Reclassification Proposal by the affirmative vote of the holders of (a) not less than 50.3% of the issued and outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock held by the Unaffiliated Class A Holders; (b) a majority of the voting power of the issued and outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock entitled to vote thereon, voting
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together as a single class and (c) a majority of the issued and outstanding shares of Class B Common Stock, (ii) the effectiveness of the Company’s registration statement on Form S-4 to be filed with the SEC in connection with the Reclassification, (iii) the absence of any governmental order or law preventing, prohibiting or enjoining the Reclassification or the Amended and Restated Charter from becoming effective; (iv) approval by the New York Stock Exchange of the listing of the shares of Class A Common Stock into which the Class B Common Stock will be exchanged and reclassified; (v) in the case of the Company’s obligation to complete the Reclassification, the accuracy of the representations and warranties of the Sands Family Stockholders (as qualified by a materiality standard) and material compliance by the Sands Family Stockholders with its obligations under the Reclassification Agreement, and, in each case, receipt of a certificate of WildStar confirming satisfaction of such conditions; (vi) in the case of the Sands Family Stockholders’ obligation to complete the Reclassification, the accuracy of the representations and warranties given by the Company (as qualified by a materiality standard) and material compliance by the Company with its obligations under the Reclassification Agreement, and, in each case, receipt of a certificate of the Company confirming the satisfaction of such conditions and (vii) in the case of the Sands Family Stockholders’ obligation to complete the Reclassification, the execution and delivery of a counterpart to the Registration Rights Agreement (as defined in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus) by the Company. A copy of the Proxy Statement/Prospectus is attached hereto as Exhibit (a)(1).
To effect the Reclassification, on June 30, 2022, the Company entered into the Reclassification Agreement (the “Reclassification Agreement”) with the Sands Family Stockholders. Pursuant to the Reclassification Agreement, each of the Sands Family Stockholders has agreed to vote all shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock owned of record by such Sands Family Stockholder (a) in favor of the Reclassification and (b) against, among other things, any action, agreement or transaction involving the Company or any of its subsidiaries that is intended, or would reasonably be expected, to prevent or materially impair or materially delay the consummation of the Reclassification. A copy of the Reclassification Agreement is attached as Annex C to the Proxy Statement/Prospectus.
The cross-references below are being supplied pursuant to General Instruction G to Schedule 13E-3 and show the location in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus of the information required to be included in response to the items of Schedule 13E-3. Pursuant to General Instruction F to Schedule 13E-3, the information contained in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus, including all annexes thereto, is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety, and the responses to each item in this Transaction Statement are qualified in their entirety by the information contained in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus and the annexes thereto. As of the date hereof, the Proxy Statement/Prospectus is in preliminary form and is subject to completion or amendment.
All information concerning the Company contained in, or incorporated by reference into, this Transaction Statement was supplied by the Company. Similarly, all information concerning each other filing person contained in, or incorporated by reference into, this Transaction Statement was supplied by such filing person.
The filing of this Transaction Statement shall not be construed as an admission that the Company is “controlled” by any person.
Item 1. Summary Term Sheet
(Reg. M-A 1001)
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
“QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS”
“SUMMARY”
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Item 2. Subject Company Information
(Reg. M-A 1002)
(a) | Name and Address. The Company’s name, and the address and telephone number of its principal executive offices are as follows: |
Constellation Brands, Inc.
207 High Point Drive, Building 100
(585) 678-7100
(b) | Securities. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference: |
“QUESTIONS & ANSWERS”
“SUMMARY—Special Factors”
“THE SPECIAL MEETING—Voting by the Company’s Directors and Executive Officers”
“SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT”
(c)—(d) Trading Market and Price; Dividends. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus under the following caption is incorporated herein by reference:
“MARKET PRICE AND DIVIDEND DATA”
“WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION”
(e) | Prior Public Offerings. Not applicable. |
(f) | Prior Stock Purchases. Not applicable. |
Item 3. Identity and Background of Filing Person
(Reg. M-A 1003(a) through (c))
(a) | Name and Address. |
Constellation Brands, Inc., a filing person, is the subject company.
The business address and business telephone number for each filing person that is a member of the Sands Family Stockholders is 110 E. Atlantic Ave., Suite 200, Delray Beach, FL 33444, (585) 678-7344. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
“REFERENCES TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION”
“SUMMARY—Information about the Company”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Information about the Company”
(b) | Business and Background of Entities. |
Astra Legacy LLC
Astra Legacy LLC is a Delaware limited liability company. Its principal business is to serve as voting manager of certain Sands family entities.
WildStar Partners LLC
WildStar Partners LLC is a Delaware limited liability company. Its principal business is to operate as a family office and to serve as co-general partner of certain limited partnerships.
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The Marilyn Sands Master Trust
The Marilyn Sands Master Trust is a Florida trust. Its principal business is investment.
Sands Family Foundation
Sands Family Foundation is a Virginia corporation. Its principal business is charitable giving.
Other Limited Liability Companies
Each of RES Master LLC, RSS Master LLC, RCT 2020 Investments LLC, NSDT 2009 STZ LLC, NSDT 2011 STZ LLC, RSS Business Management LLC, SSR Business Management LLC, LES Lauren Holdings LLC and MES Mackenzie Holdings LLC is a Delaware limited liability company. The principal business of each such entity is investment.
Limited Partnerships
Each of RES Business Holdings LP, SER Business Holdings LP, RHT 2015 Business Holdings LP, RSS Business Holdings LP, SSR Business Holdings LP, RSS 2015 Business Holdings LP, RCT 2015 Business Holdings LP, A&Z 2015 Business Holdings LP and MAS Business Holdings LP is a Delaware limited partnership. The principal business of each such person is investment.
During the past five years, none of the filing persons listed in this Item 3(b) was (i) convicted in a criminal proceeding during the past five years (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors) or (ii) a party to any judicial or administrative proceeding (except for matters that were dismissed without sanction or settlement) that resulted in a judgment, decree or final order enjoining the person from future violations of, or prohibiting activities subject to, federal or state securities laws, or a finding of any violation of federal or state securities law.
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
“REFERENCES TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION”
“SUMMARY—Information about the Company”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Information about the Company”
(c) | Business and Background of Natural Persons. |
The principal occupation of Richard Sands is Executive Vice Chair of the Company, which is an international producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits. From September 1999 through February 2019, Mr. Richard Sands was Executive Chair of the Company. The Company’s address is 207 High Point Drive, Building 100, Victor, New York 14564. Mr. Richard Sands is a citizen of the United States.
The principal occupation of Robert Sands is Executive Chair of the Company, which is an international producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits. From July 2007 through February 2019, Mr. Robert Sands was Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The Company’s address is 207 High Point Drive, Building 100, Victor, New York 14564. Mr. Robert Sands is a citizen of the United States.
The principal occupation of Abigail Bennett is an independent consultant and philanthropist. She previously served as a director of WildStar Partners LLC from August 2016 through February 2020. WildStar Partners
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LLC’s address is 110 E Atlantic Ave. Suite 200, Delray Beach, FL 33444. Ms. Bennett is a citizen of the United States.
The principal occupation of Zachary Stern, currently and since December 2018, is as a property development manager with JH Business Management LLC. The address of JH Business Management LLC is 110 E. Atlantic Ave. Suite 200, Delray Beach, FL 33444. Before December 2018, Mr. Stern currently and for the past five years has been a partner in The Brooklyn Home Company with an address of 80 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231. Both JH Business Management LLC and The Brooklyn Home Company are in the real estate development business. Mr. Stern is a citizen of the United States.
During the past five years, none of the filing persons listed in this Item 3(c) was (i) convicted in a criminal proceeding during the past five years (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors) or (ii) a party to any judicial or administrative proceeding (except for matters that were dismissed without sanction or settlement) that resulted in a judgment, decree or final order enjoining the person from future violations of, or prohibiting activities subject to, federal or state securities laws, or a finding of any violation of federal or state securities law.
Item 4. Terms of the Transaction
(Reg. M-A 1004(a) and (c) through (f))
(a) | Material Terms. |
(1) | Tender Offers. Not applicable. |
(2) | Mergers or Similar Transactions. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference: |
“QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS”
“SUMMARY—Special Factors”
“SUMMARY—The Reclassification Agreement”
“SUMMARY—Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Reclassification”
“SPECIAL FACTORS”
“THE RECLASSIFICATION AGREEMENT”
“MATERIAL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES”
“DESCRIPTION OF COMMON STOCK AFTER THE RECLASSIFICATION”
“COMPARISON OF STOCKHOLDER RIGHTS”
“ANNEX A—Form of Amended and Restated Charter”
“ANNEX B—Form of Amended and Restated By-Laws”
“ANNEX C—Reclassification Agreement”
(c) | Different Terms. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference: |
“QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS”
“SUMMARY—Special Factors”
“SUMMARY—The Reclassification Agreement”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Background of the Reclassification”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Interests of Certain Persons in the Reclassification”
“THE RECLASSIFICATION AGREEMENT”
(d) | Appraisal Rights. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference: |
“SUMMARY—Special Factors—No Appraisal Rights”
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“THE SPECIAL MEETING—No Appraisal Rights”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—No Appraisal Rights”
(e) | Provisions for Unaffiliated Security Holders. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference: |
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Financial Opinion of Centerview—Other Presentations by Centerview”
“PROVISIONS FOR UNAFFILIATED STOCKHOLDERS”
(f) | Eligibility for Listing or Trading. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference: |
“SUMMARY—Special Factors—Delisting of Class B Common Stock”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Certain Effects of the Reclassification”
“DESCRIPTION OF COMMON STOCK AFTER THE RECLASSIFICATION”
Item 5. Past Contacts, Transactions, Negotiations and Agreements
(Reg. M-A 1005(a) through (c) and (e))
(a) | Transactions. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus under the following caption is incorporated herein by reference: |
“WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION”
(b)—(c) Significant Corporate Events; Negotiations or Contacts. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
“SUMMARY—Special Factors”
“SUMMARY—The Reclassification Agreement”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Background of the Reclassification”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Reasons for the Reclassification; Fairness of the Reclassification”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Recommendations of the Special Committee and of the Board”
“THE RECLASSIFICATION AGREEMENT”
“COMPARISON OF STOCKHOLDER RIGHTS”
“ANNEX C—Reclassification Agreement”
(e) | Agreements Involving the Subject Company’s Securities. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference: |
“QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS”
“SUMMARY—Special Factors”
“SUMMARY—The Reclassification Agreement”
“THE SPECIAL MEETING—Voting by the Company’s Directors and Executive Officers”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Structure of the Reclassification”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Background of the Reclassification”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Reasons for the Reclassification; Fairness of the Reclassification”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Required Vote”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Interests of Certain Persons in the Reclassification”
“THE RECLASSIFICATION AGREEMENT”
“SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT”
“ANNEX A—Form of Amended and Restated Charter”
“ANNEX B—Form of Amended and Restated By-Laws”
“ANNEX C—Reclassification Agreement”
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Item 6. Purposes of the Transaction, and Plans or Proposals
(Reg M-A 1006(b) and (c)(1) through (8))
(b) | Use of Securities Acquired. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference: |
“SUMMARY—Special Factors”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Reasons for the Reclassification; Fairness of the Reclassification”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Certain Effects of the Reclassification”
(c) | (1)—(8) Plans. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference: |
“QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS”
“SUMMARY—Special Factors”
“SUMMARY—The Reclassification Agreement”
“THE SPECIAL MEETING—Required Vote; Abstentions”
“THE SPECIAL MEETING—Voting by the Company’s Directors and Executive Officers”
“SPECIAL FACTORS”
“THE RECLASSIFICATION AGREEMENT”
“SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT”
“ANNEX A—Form of Amended and Restated Charter”
“ANNEX B—Form of Amended and Restated By-Laws”
“ANNEX C—Reclassification Agreement”
Item 7. Purposes, Alternatives, Reasons and Effects
(Reg. M-A 1013)
(a) | Purposes. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference: |
“SUMMARY—Special Factors”
“SUMMARY—The Reclassification Agreement”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Background of the Reclassification”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Reasons for the Reclassification; Fairness of the Reclassification”
“THE RECLASSIFICATION AGREEMENT”
(b) | Alternatives. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference: |
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Background of the Reclassification”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Reasons for the Reclassification; Fairness of the Reclassification”
(c) | Reasons. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference: |
“SUMMARY—Special Factors”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Background of the Reclassification”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Reasons for the Reclassification; Fairness of the Reclassification”
(d) | Effects. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference: |
“SUMMARY—Special Factors”
“SUMMARY—Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Reclassification”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Structure of the Reclassification”
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“SPECIAL FACTORS—Background of the Reclassification”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Reasons for the Reclassification; Fairness of the Reclassification”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Interests of Certain Persons in the Reclassification”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Certain Effects of the Reclassification”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—No Appraisal Rights”
“MATERIAL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES”
“DESCRIPTION OF COMMON STOCK AFTER THE RECLASSIFICATION”
“COMPARISON OF STOCKHOLDER RIGHTS”
“ANNEX A—Form of Amended and Restated Charter”
“ANNEX B—Form of Amended and Restated By-Laws”
Item 8. Fairness of the Transaction
(Reg. M-A 1014)
(a)—(b) Fairness; Factors Considered in Determining Fairness. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
“SUMMARY—Special Factors”
“THE SPECIAL MEETING—Recommendations of the Special Committee and of the Board”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Background of the Reclassification”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Reasons for the Reclassification; Fairness of the Reclassification”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Financial Opinion of Centerview”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Other Financial Advisor Presentations”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Recommendations of the Special Committee and of the Board”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Interests of Certain Persons in the Reclassification”
“SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT”
“ANNEX D—Fairness Opinion of Centerview Partners LLC”
The presentations dated April 8, 2022, April 15, 2022, April 22, 2022, April 28, 2022, May 5, 2022, May 11, 2022, May 15, 2022, May 20, 2022, May 23, 2022, June 3, 2022, June 10, 2022, June 17, 2022, June 25, 2022 (two), June 27, 2022, June 28, 2022 and June 29, 2022, each prepared by Centerview and reviewed by the Special Committee, are attached hereto as Exhibits (c)(1) through (c)(17) and are incorporated by reference herein.
The presentations dated August 10, 2021, March 2022, April 2022, May 2022, May 2022, June 9, 2022 and June 29, 2022, each prepared by Greenhill & Co., LLC, and dated March 2021, prepared by BofA Securities, Inc., and reviewed by members of the Sands Family Stockholders, on behalf of the Sands Family Stockholders, are attached hereto as Exhibits (c)(18) through (c)(25) and are incorporated by reference herein.
(c) | Approval of Security Holders. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference: |
“QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS”
“SUMMARY—Special Factors”
“SUMMARY—Special Meeting of Stockholders”
“THE SPECIAL MEETING—Record Date; Stock Entitled to Vote”
“THE SPECIAL MEETING—Quorum”
“THE SPECIAL MEETING—Required Vote; Abstentions”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Reasons for the Reclassification; Fairness of the Reclassification”
(d) | Unaffiliated Representative. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference: |
“THE SPECIAL MEETING—Recommendations of the Special Committee and of the Board”
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“SPECIAL FACTORS—Background of the Reclassification”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Reasons for the Reclassification; Fairness of the Reclassification”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Recommendations of the Special Committee and of the Board”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Financial Opinion of Centerview—Other Presentations by Centerview”
“THE RECLASSIFICATION AGREEMENT” “PROVISIONS FOR UNAFFILIATED STOCKHOLDERS”
(e) | Approval of Directors. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference: |
“SUMMARY—Special Factors”
“THE SPECIAL MEETING—Recommendations of the Special Committee and of the Board”
“THE SPECIAL MEETING—Voting by the Company’s Directors and Executive Officers”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Background of the Reclassification”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Reasons for the Reclassification; Fairness of the Reclassification”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Recommendations of the Special Committee and of the Board”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Interests of Certain Persons in the Reclassification”
“SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT”
(f) | Other Offers. Not applicable. |
Item 9. Reports, Opinions, Appraisals and Negotiations
(Reg. M-A 1015)
(a)—(c) Report, Opinion or Appraisal; Preparer and Summary of the Report, Opinion or Appraisal; Availability of Documents. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
“SUMMARY—Special Factors”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Background of the Reclassification”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Reasons for the Reclassification; Fairness of the Reclassification”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Financial Opinion of Centerview”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Other Financial Advisor Presentations”
“WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION”
“ANNEX D—Fairness Opinion of Centerview Partners LLC”
The presentations dated April 8, 2022, April 15, 2022, April 22, 2022, April 28, 2022, May 5, 2022, May 11, 2022, May 15, 2022, May 20, 2022, May 23, 2022, June 3, 2022, June 10, 2022, June 17, 2022, June 25, 2022 (two), June 27, 2022, June 28, 2022 and June 29, 2022, each prepared by Centerview and reviewed by the Special Committee, are attached hereto as Exhibits (c)(1) through (c)(17) and are incorporated by reference herein.
The presentations dated August 10, 2021, March 2022, April 2022, May 2022, May 2022, June 9, 2022 and June 29, 2022, each prepared by Greenhill & Co., LLC, and dated March 2021, prepared by BofA Securities, Inc., and reviewed by members of the Sands Family Stockholders, on behalf of the Sands Family Stockholders, are attached hereto as Exhibits (c)(18) through (c)(25) and are incorporated by reference herein.
The reports, opinions or appraisals referenced in this Item 9 will be made available for inspection and copying at the principal executive offices of the Company during its regular business hours by any interested stockholder or any representative of any such interested stockholder who has been so designated in writing.
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Item 10. Source and Amounts of Funds or Other Consideration
(Reg. M-A 1007)
(a)—(b), (d) Source of Funds; Conditions; Borrowed Funds. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus under the following caption is incorporated herein by reference:
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Financing of the Reclassification”
(c) Expenses. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
“SUMMARY—Special Factors”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Certain Effects of the Reclassification”
Item 11. Interest in Securities of the Subject Company
(Reg M-A 1008)
(a) | Securities Ownership. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference: |
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Interests of Certain Persons in the Reclassification”
“SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT”
(b) | Securities Transactions. Not applicable. |
Item 12. The Solicitation or Recommendation
(Reg. M-A 1012(d) and (e))
(d) | Intent to Tender or Vote in a Going-Private Transaction. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference: |
“SOLICITATION OF PROXIES”
“QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS”
“SUMMARY—Special Factors”
“THE SPECIAL MEETING—Voting by the Company’s Directors and Executive Officers”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Background of the Reclassification”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Reasons for the Reclassification; Fairness of the Reclassification”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Financial Opinion of Centerview”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Recommendations of the Special Committee and of the Board”
“ANNEX D—Fairness Opinion of Centerview Partners LLC”
(e) | Recommendations of Others. Not applicable. |
Item 13. Financial Statements
(Reg M-A 1010(a) and (b))
(a) | Financial Information. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus under the following caption is incorporated herein by reference: |
“WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION”
(b) | Pro Forma Information. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus under the following caption is incorporated herein by reference: |
“UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION”
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Item 14. Persons/Assets, Retained, Employed, Compensated or Used
(Reg. M-A 1009)
(a)—(b) Solicitations or Recommendations; Employees and Corporate Assets. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
“SOLICITATION OF PROXIES”
“QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS”
“SUMMARY—Special Factors”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Background of the Reclassification”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Reasons for the Reclassification; Fairness of the Reclassification”
“SPECIAL FACTORS—Interests of Certain Persons in the Reclassification”
Item 15. Additional Information
(Reg. M-A 1011(b) and (c))
(b) | Golden Parachute Compensation. Not applicable. |
(c) | Other Material Information. The entirety of the Proxy Statement/Prospectus, including all annexes thereto, is incorporated herein by reference. |
Item 16. Exhibits
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SIGNATURE
After due inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Dated as of September 21, 2022
CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC. | ||
By: | /s/ William A. Newlands | |
Name: William A. Newlands | ||
Title: President and Chief Executive Officer | ||
RICHARD SANDS | ||
By: | /s/ Richard Sands | |
Name: Richard Sands | ||
ROBERT SANDS | ||
By: | /s/ Robert Sands | |
Name: Robert Sands | ||
ABIGAIL BENNETT | ||
By: | /s/ Abigail Bennett | |
Name: Abigail Bennett | ||
ZACHARY STERN | ||
By: | /s/ Zachary Stern | |
Name: Zachary Stern | ||
RICHARD SANDS MASTER TRUST IN ITS CAPACITY AS SOLE MEMBER OF RES MASTER LLC | ||
By: | /s/ Richard Sands | |
Name: Richard Sands | ||
Title: Trustee | ||
ROBERT S. SANDS MASTER TRUST IN ITS CAPACITY AS SOLE MEMBER OF RSS MASTER LLC | ||
By: | /s/ Robert Sands | |
Name: Robert Sands | ||
Title: Trustee |
ASTRA LEGACY LLC | ||
By: | /s/ Abigail Bennett | |
Name: Abigail Bennett | ||
Title: President | ||
WILDSTAR PARTNERS LLC | ||
By: | /s/ Thomas M. Farace | |
Name: Thomas M. Farace | ||
Title: Chief Executive Officer | ||
WILDSTAR PARTNERS LLC IN ITS CAPACITY AS MANAGING GENERAL PARTNER OF RES BUSINESS HOLDINGS LP | ||
By: | /s/ Thomas M. Farace | |
Name: Thomas M. Farace | ||
Title: Chief Executive Officer | ||
WILDSTAR PARTNERS LLC IN ITS CAPACITY AS MANAGING GENERAL PARTNER OF SER BUSINESS HOLDINGS LP | ||
By: | /s/ Thomas M. Farace | |
Name: Thomas M. Farace | ||
Title: Chief Executive Officer | ||
WILDSTAR PARTNERS LLC IN ITS CAPACITY AS MANAGING GENERAL PARTNER OF RHT 2015 BUSINESS HOLDINGS LP | ||
By: | /s/ Thomas M. Farace | |
Name: Thomas M. Farace | ||
Title: Chief Executive Officer | ||
WILDSTAR PARTNERS LLC IN ITS CAPACITY AS MANAGING GENERAL PARTNER OF RSS BUSINESS HOLDINGS LP | ||
By: | /s/ Thomas M. Farace | |
Name: Thomas M. Farace | ||
Title: Chief Executive Officer | ||
WILDSTAR PARTNERS LLC IN ITS CAPACITY AS MANAGING GENERAL PARTNER OF SSR BUSINESS HOLDINGS LP | ||
By: | /s/ Thomas M. Farace | |
Name: Thomas M. Farace | ||
Title: Chief Executive Officer |
WILDSTAR PARTNERS LLC IN ITS CAPACITY AS MANAGING GENERAL PARTNER OF RSS 2015 BUSINESS HOLDINGS LP | ||
By: | /s/ Thomas M. Farace | |
Name: Thomas M. Farace | ||
Title: Chief Executive Officer | ||
WILDSTAR PARTNERS LLC IN ITS CAPACITY AS MANAGING GENERAL PARTNER OF RCT 2015 BUSINESS HOLDINGS LP | ||
By: | /s/ Thomas M. Farace | |
Name: Thomas M. Farace | ||
Title: Chief Executive Officer | ||
WILDSTAR PARTNERS LLC IN ITS CAPACITY AS MANAGING GENERAL PARTNER OF RCT 2015 BUSINESS HOLDINGS LP, SOLE MEMBER OF RCT 2020 INVESTMENTS LLC | ||
By: | /s/ Thomas M. Farace | |
Name: Thomas M. Farace | ||
Title: Chief Executive Officer | ||
WILDSTAR PARTNERS LLC IN ITS CAPACITY AS MANAGING GENERAL PARTNER OF A&Z 2015 BUSINESS HOLDINGS LP | ||
By: | /s/ Thomas M. Farace | |
Name: Thomas M. Farace | ||
Title: Chief Executive Officer | ||
WILDSTAR PARTNERS LLC IN ITS CAPACITY AS MANAGING GENERAL PARTNER OF MAS BUSINESS HOLDINGS LP | ||
By: | /s/ Thomas M. Farace | |
Name: Thomas M. Farace | ||
Title: Chief Executive Officer | ||
NSDT 2009 STZ LLC | ||
By: | /s/ Thomas M. Farace | |
Name: Thomas M. Farace | ||
Title: Manager |
NSDT 2011 STZ LLC | ||
By: | /s/ Thomas M. Farace | |
Name: Thomas M. Farace | ||
Title: Manager | ||
RSS BUSINESS MANAGEMENT LLC | ||
By: | /s/ Thomas M. Farace | |
Name: Thomas M. Farace | ||
Title: Secretary | ||
SSR BUSINESS MANAGEMENT LLC | ||
By: | /s/ Thomas M. Farace | |
Name: Thomas M. Farace | ||
Title: Secretary | ||
LES LAUREN HOLDINGS LLC | ||
By: | /s/ Thomas M. Farace | |
Name: Thomas M. Farace | ||
Title: Manager | ||
MES MACKENZIE HOLDINGS LLC | ||
By: | /s/ Thomas M. Farace | |
Name: Thomas M. Farace | ||
Title: Manager | ||
THE MARILYN SANDS MASTER TRUST | ||
By: | /s/ Thomas M. Farace | |
Name: Thomas M. Farace | ||
Title: Trustee | ||
SANDS FAMILY FOUNDATION | ||
By: | /s/ Thomas M. Farace | |
Name: Thomas M. Farace | ||
Title: Secretary |
This ‘SC 13E3/A’ Filing | Date | Other Filings | ||
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9/30/22 | ||||
Filed on: | 9/21/22 | 424B3 | ||
6/30/22 | 10-Q, 3, 425, 8-K | |||
6/29/22 | 4, 4/A, 8-K | |||
6/28/22 | ||||
6/27/22 | ||||
6/25/22 | ||||
6/17/22 | ||||
6/10/22 | ||||
6/9/22 | ||||
6/3/22 | ||||
5/23/22 | ||||
5/20/22 | ||||
5/15/22 | ||||
5/11/22 | 3, 4 | |||
5/5/22 | ||||
4/28/22 | ||||
4/22/22 | ||||
4/15/22 | 8-K | |||
4/8/22 | 4 | |||
8/10/21 | 8-K | |||
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