Molson Coors Beverage Company Takes Majority Stake in ZOA Energy
07 Noviembre 2024 - 5:25AM
Business Wire
The deal adds resources to expand ZOA’s
distribution and awareness while bolstering Molson Coors’
total-beverage portfolio
Molson Coors Beverage Company ("Molson Coors") (NYSE: TAP,
TAP.A) is taking a majority ownership stake in ZOA, the
better-for-you energy brand co-founded by Dwayne “The Rock”
Johnson, Dany Garcia, Dave Rienzi and John Shulman. Taking a
majority stake now allows Molson Coors to lead the entirety of
ZOA’s marketing, retail and direct-to-consumer sales and
development. The company believes this positions ZOA for a step
change in growth.
As better-for-you energy drinks sales continue to outpace the
broader category, the deal signals Molson Coors’ belief in ZOA’s
growth potential. It also follows a period of foundational
initiatives, including new packaging, a new visual identity and
ZOA’s first national marketing campaign featuring A-list
co-founder, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
“We’re building a winning portfolio that offers consumers
choices across a wide range of occasions, and non-alc is a key part
of that strategy,” said Molson Coors Chief Commercial Officer
Michelle St. Jacques. “ZOA opens the door for us to participate in
more parts of the day and incremental opportunities beyond our core
business. We’ve built a strong foundation with ZOA over the past
three years and we see a ton of opportunity for this brand to
achieve its next stage of growth and scale.”
Adding to Molson Coors’ confidence are ZOA’s repeat purchase
rates of 50% and its ability to attract new consumers to the energy
category, with 30% of ZOA buyers new to this space. The brand’s
direct-to-consumer business is also a significant driver of sales
and consumer visibility, including the brand’s position as a top 10
energy drink brand on Amazon.
As ZOA enters its next phase, Johnson will remain a visible face
of the brand through the “Big Dwayne Energy” campaign, social media
amplification and more.
“Since day one, Molson Coors has shared our passion for ZOA
Energy, and as a partner, they’ve been pivotal to bringing new
consumers into the energy space with ZOA and keeping them coming
back,” said Johnson. “ZOA is all about crafting drinks that help
our loyal and growing consumers show up as their best selves every
day, and Molson Coors’ commitment to the brand will give it an
enormous amount of firepower in the next phase of growth.”
Molson Coors and ZOA first struck a partnership when the brand
launched in 2021, and Molson Coors increased its stake in ZOA last
September while also assuming a presence on ZOA’s Board of
Directors.
Available at more than 25,000 retail locations and more than
86,000 points of distribution across North America, ZOA represents
one piece of Molson Coors’ strategic ambition to expand its total
beverage portfolio. Molson Coors’ latest investment in ZOA is
subject to standard regulatory approval processes and customary
closing conditions.
ABOUT MOLSON COORS BEVERAGE COMPANY
For more than two centuries, Molson Coors has brewed beverages
that unite people for all life's moments. From Coors Light, Miller
Lite, Molson Canadian, Carling, Madrí Excepcional and Staropramen
to Coors Banquet, Blue Moon, Simply Spiked, ZOA Energy, Creemore
Springs and more, Molson Coors produces some of the most beloved
and iconic brands ever made. While the company's history is rooted
in beer, Molson Coors offers a modern portfolio that expands beyond
the beer aisle with energy drinks, bottled spirits, cider and more.
To learn more about Molson Coors Beverage Company, visit
molsoncoors.com.
ABOUT ZOA ENERGY
ZOA Energy is here to activate the world's potential: giving
people the fuel they need to show up as their best selves.
Developed by strength and conditioning coach, Dave Rienzi; global
icon and businessman, Dwayne Johnson; global entrepreneur and
chairwoman, Dany Garcia; and entrepreneur and investor, John
Shulman, ZOA is taking the category to new heights. The ZOA
portfolio features both better-for-you energy drinks and
pre-workout supplements ––all of which are made with high-quality
ingredients, featuring great taste, electrolytes, B & C
vitamins, and zero sugar. For more information, please visit
ZOAEnergy.com. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within
the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws, including
statements regarding Molson Coors’ strategy and its expectations
regarding premiumizing its portfolio. Although Molson Coors
believes that the assumptions upon which its forward-looking
statements are based are reasonable, it can give no assurance that
these assumptions will prove to be correct. Actual events or
results may differ materially from those contained in the
forward-looking statements due to risks, uncertainties and
assumptions. These factors include those detailed in Molson Coors’
public filings with the SEC, including its most recent Annual
Report on Form 10-K. You should not place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they
are made. Molson Coors does not undertake to update any
forward-looking or other statements in this release, except as
required by law.
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