Heineken acquires remaining stake in Legunitas Brewing Co.
Lagunitas to continue to operate as independent entity
Heineken N.V., Amsterdam, announced that it has acquired the remaining shares in Lagunitas Brewing Co., Petaluma, Calif. To maintain the Lagunitas culture and free spirit, the company will continue to operate as an independent entity within Heineken and will report within the Heineken Americas Region, the company says.
Tony Magee, the founder of Lagunitas, will remain executive chairman of the company and will be supported by his current management team. In addition, Magee will take a leading advisory role to Heineken and its executive team on the global and local craft strategy.