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Bennett Jones Congratulates Andrew Peller on its Acquisition Agreement with Fairfax Financial Holdings

June 15, 2026
Authors
Curtis A. CusinatoCo-Head of Mergers & Acquisitions Services
Kristopher R. HancPartner
Bronwynn ShawPartner
Yohanna LaurensiaAssociate
David StoreyAssociate
Michelle GalatiAssociate

Andrew Peller Limited has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited. The transaction, which has been recommended by the Andrew Peller Board of Directors, is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

Andrew Peller is Canada’s largest premium wine producer, with a portfolio that includes Peller Estates, Wayne Gretzky Estates and Gray Monk, and operations spanning spirits, craft beer, ciders and seltzers.

Bennett Jones congratulates Andrew Peller on this milestone transaction. The firm acted for Andrew Peller, with a team including Curtis A. CusinatoKristopher R. Hanc, Bronwynn Shaw, Yohanna Laurensia, David Storey and Michelle Galati (Mergers & Acquisitions).

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Authors

Curtis A. Cusinato, Co-Head of Mergers & Acquisitions Services
Toronto  •   416.777.5774  •   cusinatoc@bennettjones.com
Kristopher R. Hanc, Partner  •   Co-Head of Corporate Department; Co-Head of Capital Markets Practice
Toronto  •   416.777.7395  •   hanck@bennettjones.com
Bronwynn Shaw, Partner
Toronto  •   416.777.6253  •   shawb@bennettjones.com
Yohanna Laurensia, Associate
Toronto  •   416.777.7909  •   laurensiay@bennettjones.com
David Storey, Associate
Toronto  •   416.777.7884  •   storeyd@bennettjones.com
Michelle Galati, Associate
Toronto  •   416.777.7870  •   galatim@bennettjones.com