Brown-Forman (BF.A, BF.B) received a buyout offer from Sazerac for around $15 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
The interest comes amid Brown-Forman's deal talks with French spirits-maker Pernod Ricard, according to the report.
Sazerac offered $32 per share for Brown-Forman, whose stock was trading above $28 midday Wednesday, the report said.
Brown-Forman did not immediately respond to a request for comment by MT Newswires.
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