Republic Nationwide Distributing Firm (RNDC) has accomplished the sale of its belongings in 11 US states to Reyes Beverage Group.
Chicago-headquartered distributor Reyes has formally taken over RNDC’s operations in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and Washington DC.
The transaction in Hawaii continues to be pending, topic to regulatory approvals.
In an announcement, Marc Sachs, RNDC’s president and chief government officer (CEO), stated: “Right this moment marks an vital milestone for everybody concerned, and we’re grateful for the partnership and collaboration that helped deliver the transaction to completion.
“We additionally recognize the dedication and professionalism demonstrated by our associates throughout all of our markets. All through this course of, our focus has been on creating alternatives for our associates and provider companions whereas supporting a considerate and orderly transition throughout these markets.”
This transaction represents a major growth for Reyes, already the most important beer distributor within the US, into wine and spirits.
RNDC offloads belongings throughout the US
This announcement is the newest in a string of strikes that RNDC has undertaken to cut back its US presence during the last 12 months.
The agency initially confirmed it was in talks to promote operations in seven US markets to Reyes in January 2026, shortly after its disruptive exit from California the earlier summer time.
The scope of the transaction was expanded in March to incorporate an extra 5 states and exclude Illinois, which had been included in earlier negotiations.
RNDC additionally agreed to promote its operations in all 17 US management states to Martignetti Firms in April. The transaction stays open, pending regulatory approval.
In Could, RNDC introduced plans to put off greater than 400 employees throughout the Pacific Northwest because it sought to finalise the sale of distribution in Oregon and Washington to Columbia Distributing.
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