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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

☒QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended August 31, 2023

or

☐TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission File Number: 001-08495

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CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware16-0716709
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

207 High Point Drive, Building 100, Victor, New York 14564

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

(585) 678-7100

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Class A Common StockSTZNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. ☒ Yes ☐ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). ☒ Yes ☐ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer☒Accelerated filer☐
Non-accelerated filer☐Smaller reporting company☐
Emerging growth company☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes ☐ No ☒

There were 183,662,681 shares of Class A Common Stock and 23,241 shares of Class 1 Common Stock outstanding as of September 30, 2023.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
DEFINED TERMSi
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets1
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)2
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity3
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
1. Basis of Presentation7
2. Inventories7
3. Derivative Instruments7
4. Fair Value of Financial Instruments10
5. Goodwill13
6. Intangible Assets14
7. Equity Method Investments14
8. Borrowings16
9. Income Taxes17
10. Stockholders' Equity18
11. Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share Attributable to CBI19
12. Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to CBI20
13. Business Segment Information23
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations26
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk49
Item 4. Controls and Procedures50
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings51
Item 1A. Risk Factors51
Item 5. Other Information52
Item 6. Exhibits53
SIGNATURES56

This Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in, or implied by, such forward-looking statements. For further information regarding such forward-looking statements, risks, and uncertainties, please see “Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” under MD&A.

Defined Terms

Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms “Company,” “CBI,” “we,” “our,” or “us” refer to Constellation Brands, Inc. and its subsidiaries. We use terms in this Form 10-Q and in our Notes that are specific to us or are abbreviations that may not be commonly known or used.

TermMeaning
$U.S. dollars
3.20% February 2018 Senior Notes$600.0 million principal amount of 3.20% senior notes issued in February 2018, partially tendered in May 2022, and fully redeemed in June 2022, prior to maturity
4.25% May 2013 Senior Notes$1,050.0 million principal amount of 4.25% senior notes issued in May 2013, partially tendered in May 2022, and fully redeemed in June 2022, prior to maturity
2021 Authorizationauthority to repurchase up to $2.0 billion of our publicly traded common stock, authorized in January 2021 by our Board of Directors
2022 Credit Agreementtenth amended and restated credit agreement, dated as of April 14, 2022, that provides for an aggregate revolving credit facility of $2.25 billion
2023 Annual Reportour Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2023
2023 Canopy Promissory NoteC$100.0 million principal amount of 4.25% promissory note issued to us by Canopy in April 2023
3-tierdistribution channel where products are sold to a distributor (wholesaler) who then sells to a retailer; the retailer sells the products to a consumer
3-tier eCommercedigital commerce experience for consumers to purchase beverage alcohol from retailers
ABAalternative beverage alcohol
Administrative AgentBank of America, N.A., as administrative agent for the senior credit facility and term loan credit agreements
Amended and Restated By-Lawsour amended and restated by-laws which became effective at the Effective Time
Amended and Restated Charterour amended and restated certificate of incorporation which effectuated the Reclassification at the Effective Time
AOCIaccumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
April 2022 Term Credit Agreementamended and restated term loan credit agreement, dated as of March 26, 2020, that provided for aggregate facilities of $491.3 million, consisting of a five-year term loan facility, inclusive of amendments dated as of June 10, 2021, and April 14, 2022, now repaid in full
August 2022 Term Credit Agreementterm loan credit agreement, dated as of August 9, 2022, that provided for a $1.0 billion unsecured delayed draw three-year term loan facility, now repaid in full
Austin Cocktailswe made an initial investment in the Austin Cocktails business and subsequently acquired the remaining ownership interest
BioSteelBioSteel Sports Nutrition Inc., a subsidiary of Canopy
C$Canadian dollars
Canopywe made an investment in Canopy Growth Corporation, an Ontario, Canada-based public company
Canopy Amendmenta proposed resolution authorizing amending Canopy’s share capital to create Exchangeable Shares and providing for the conversion of Canopy common shares into Exchangeable Shares on a one-for-one basis at any time and at the option of the holder of such shares
Canopy Debt Securitiesdebt securities issued by Canopy in June 2018
Canopy Equity Method Investmentan investment in Canopy common shares
Canopy Strategic Transaction(s)any potential acquisition, divestiture, investment, or other similar transaction made by Canopy, including but not limited to the Canopy Transaction
Canopy Transactionproposed corporate transaction by Canopy, including the creation of Exchangeable Shares, designed to consolidate its U.S. cannabis assets into Canopy USA
Constellation Brands, Inc. Q2 FY 2024 Form 10-Q#WORTHREACHINGFOR I i
TermMeaning
Canopy USAa new U.S. holding company formed by Canopy
CB InternationalCB International Finance S.à r.l., a wholly-owned subsidiary of ours
Class 1 Stockour Class 1 Convertible Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
Class A Stockour Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
Class B Stockour Class B Convertible Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, eliminated on November 10, 2022, pursuant to the Reclassification
CODMchief operating decision maker
Comparable Adjustmentscertain items affecting comparability that have been excluded by management
Consent Agreementan agreement between Canopy and (i) Greenstar Canada Investment Limited Partnership and (ii) CBG Holdings LLC, our indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries
CPGconsumer packaged goods
Craft Beer Divestituresthe Four Corners Divestiture and the Funky Buddha Divestiture, collectively
Daleville Facilityproduction facility located in Roanoke, Virginia
Depletionsrepresent U.S. domestic distributor shipments of our respective branded products to retail customers, based on third-party data
Digital Business Accelerationa phased initiative by the Company to create a cohesive digital strategy and build an advanced digital business in the coming years
DTCdirect-to-consumer inclusive of (i) a digital commerce experience for consumers to purchase directly from brand websites with inventory coming straight from the supplier and (ii) consumer purchases at hospitality locations (tasting rooms and tap rooms) from the supplier
Effective Timethe time that the Amended and Restated Charter was duly filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on November 10, 2022
ESGenvironmental, social, and governance
Exchangeable Sharesproposed new class of non-voting and non-participating exchangeable shares in Canopy which will be convertible into common shares of Canopy
Exchange ActSecurities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
Financial Statementsour consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included herein
Fiscal 2023the Company’s fiscal year ended February 28, 2023
Fiscal 2024the Company’s fiscal year ending February 29, 2024
Fiscal 2025the Company’s fiscal year ending February 28, 2025
Fiscal 2026the Company’s fiscal year ending February 28, 2026
Fiscal 2027the Company’s fiscal year ending February 28, 2027
Fiscal 2028the Company’s fiscal year ending February 29, 2028
Fiscal 2029the Company’s fiscal year ending February 28, 2029
Form 10-Qthis Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended August 31, 2023, unless otherwise specified
Four Corners Divestituresale of the Four Corners Brewing Company LLC business
Funky Buddha Divestituresale of the Funky Buddha Brewery LLC business
GHGgreenhouse gas
ITinformation technology
Lingua FrancaLingua Franca, LLC business, acquired by us
May 2023 Senior Notes$750.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes issued in May 2023
MD&AManagement’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations under Part I – Item 2. of this Form 10-Q
Mexicali Brewerycanceled brewery construction project located in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
Mexico Beer Projectsexpansion, optimization, and/or construction activities at the Obregon Brewery, Nava Brewery, and Veracruz Brewery
Constellation Brands, Inc. Q2 FY 2024 Form 10-Q#WORTHREACHINGFOR I ii
TermMeaning
M&TManufacturers and Traders Trust Company
NAnot applicable
NavaNava, Coahuila, Mexico
Nava Brewerybrewery located in Nava
Net salesgross sales less promotions, returns and allowances, and excise taxes
NMnot meaningful
Note(s)notes to the consolidated financial statements
November 2018 Canopy Warrantswarrants acquired in November 2018 which give us the option to purchase common shares of Canopy
ObregonObregon, Sonora, Mexico
Obregon Brewerybrewery located in Obregon
OCIother comprehensive income (loss)
October 2022 Credit Agreement Amendmentamendment dated as of October 18, 2022, to the 2022 Credit Agreement
Pre-issuance hedge contractstreasury lock and/or swap lock contracts designated as cash flow hedges entered into to hedge treasury rate volatility on future debt issuances
Reclassificationthe reclassification, exchange, and conversion of the Company’s common stock to eliminate the Class B Stock pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Reclassification Agreement
Reclassification Agreementreclassification agreement in support of the Reclassification, dated June 30, 2022, among the Company and the Sands Family Stockholders
RTDready-to-drink
Sands Family StockholdersRES Master LLC, RES Business Holdings LP, SER Business Holdings LP, RHT 2015 Business Holdings LP, RSS Master LLC, RSS Business Holdings LP, SSR Business Holdings LP, RSS 2015 Business Holdings LP, RCT 2015 Business Holdings LP, RCT 2020 Investments LLC, NSDT 2009 STZ LLC, NSDT 2011 STZ LLC, RSS Business Management LLC, SSR Business Management LLC, LES Lauren Holdings LLC, MES Mackenzie Holdings LLC, Abigail Bennett, Zachary Stern, A&Z 2015 Business Holdings LP (subsequently liquidated), Marilyn Sands Master Trust, MAS Business Holdings LP, Sands Family Foundation, Richard Sands, Robert Sands, WildStar Partners LLC, Astra Legacy LLC, AJB Business Holdings LP, and ZMSS Business Holdings LP
SECSecurities and Exchange Commission
Second Quarter 2023the Company’s three months ended August 31, 2022
Second Quarter 2024the Company’s three months ended August 31, 2023
Securities ActSecurities Act of 1933, as amended
Six Months 2023the Company’s six months ended August 31, 2022
Six Months 2024the Company’s six months ended August 31, 2023
SOFRsecured overnight financing rate administered by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York
U.S.United States of America
VeracruzHeroica Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico
Veracruz Brewerya new brewery being constructed in Veracruz
Wine Divestituresale of certain mainstream and premium wine brands and related inventory
Constellation Brands, Inc. Q2 FY 2024 Form 10-Q#WORTHREACHINGFOR I iii
FINANCIAL STATEMENTSTable of Contents

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Next: Item 1. Financial Statements.