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Constellation Brands Beats Estimates; Acquires Maker Of High-End Whiskey Brands

Constellation Brands is a Fortune 500 Company based in Victor, NY.
Constellation Brands
Constellation Brands is a Fortune 500 Company based in Victor, NY.

Victor-based Constellation Brands reported quarterly numbers that beat Wall Street expectations.

The company saw $359 million in earnings for its 2nd quarter, up 19 percent from a year ago.

Sales of just over $2 billion were 17 percent higher than a year ago driven in part by growth in beer sales.

Constellation also raised its profit forecast for the year.

The company also announced it is purchasing Utah-based High West Distillery for about $160 million. That includes a portfolio of high-end American straight whiskeys and other spirits brands.

Randy Gorbman is WXXI's director of news and public affairs. Randy manages the day-to-day operations of WXXI News on radio, television, and online.