CONSTELLATION Cagny 2023
Constellation Brands
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This presentation contains forward-looking statements that are based on certain assumptions, estimates, expectations, plans, analyses, and opinions made by management in light of their experience
and perception of historical trends, current conditions, and expected future developments, as well as other factors management believes are appropriate in the circumstances. These forward-looking
statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our or Canopy's control, and which could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in, or implied
by, such forward-looking statements. When used in this presentation, words such as "anticipate," "intend," "expect," "plan," "continue," "estimate," "exceed," "may," "will," "project," "predict,"
"propose," "potential," "targeting," "exploring," "scheduled," "implementing," "could," "might," "should," "believe," and similar words or expressions are intended to identify forward-looking
statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. Although we believe that the estimates, expectations, plans, and timetables reflected in the forward-looking
statements are reasonable, they may vary from management's current estimates, expectations, plans, and timetables, and we can give no assurance that such estimates, expectations, plans, and
timetables will prove to be correct, as actual results and future events and timetables could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Information provided in this presentation is
necessarily summarized and may not contain all available material information.
All statements other than statements of historical fact in this presentation may be forward-looking statements, including without limitation statements regarding or applicable to our business strategy,
future operations, innovation and Digital Business Acceleration strategies, new products, future financial position and liquidity, future net sales, expected volume, inventory, and depletion trends, future
marketing strategies and spend, long-term financial model, future effective tax rates and anticipated tax liabilities, access to capital markets, and prospects, plans, and objectives of management;
anticipated inflationary pressures and our responses thereto as well as other unfavorable global and regional economic conditions, geopolitical events, and military conflicts, such as repercussions from
the conflict in Ukraine; our ESG strategy, corporate social responsibility and sustainability initiatives, environmental stewardship targets, and human capital and diversity, equity, and inclusion objectives,
goals, and priorities; the potential impact to supply, production levels, and costs due to global supply chain constraints, transportation, wildfires, and severe weather events; the impact of the
Reclassification on the market price of our common stock, associated non-recurring costs and expenses related thereto, and Reclassification-related financing costs and expenses; the COVID-19
pandemic; expected or potential actions of third parties, including possible changes to laws, rules, regulations, international trade agreements, tariffs, taxes, other governmental rules or regulations, or
other action by regulatory and governmental agencies or other third parties; the future expected balance of supply and demand for and inventory levels of our products; the refinement of our wine
and spirits portfolio; the impact of our supply chain finance program; potential amounts of contingent consideration, if any, received in the divestitures of a portion of our wine and spirits business; the
manner, timing, and duration of our share repurchase program and source of funds for share repurchases; the amount and timing of future dividends; our beer expansion, optimization, and/or
construction activities, including anticipated scope, capacity, supply, costs, capital expenditures, timeframes for completion, discussions with government officials in Mexico, and potential future
impairment of non-recoverable brewery construction assets and other costs and expenses; future, target, or expected growth and growth drivers, shareholder value creation, cash flows, gross profit,
gross margin, operating income, operating margin, EBIT, leverage ratios, including target debt leverage ratios, dividend payout ratio, depreciation, and other financial metrics; distribution opportunities;
strategic business initiatives; expected operating performance; demographic shifts; activities surrounding our investment in Canopy; Canopy's key priorities, expectations, and outlook; Canopy's plans
to consolidated its U.S. cannabis assets, our intention to transition Common Shares into Exchangeable Shares and to negotiate an exchange of our notes in Canopy for Exchangeable Shares, and
potential results of such transactions, including the termination of certain agreements and the surrender of outstanding Canopy warrants we hold; triggering events for and the potential impact of
Canopy Strategic Transactions; a potential future impairment of our investment in Canopy; our future ownership level and structure in Canopy and our future accounting for our investment in Canopy;
the anticipated availability of water, agricultural and other raw materials, and packaging materials; future global economic, market, or other regulatory conditions; unanticipated environmental
liabilities and costs; timing of accounting elections or assertions or changes in accounting elections, assertions, or standards; changes in interest rates and foreign exchange rates; the actions of
competitors; consumer preferences and trends; the anticipated effects and benefits of our investment in Canopy and potential benefits to or loss of benefits by Canopy; the ability of Canopy to grow
its business, operations, and activities; potential impacts on Canopy's growth prospects; potential opportunities in the Canadian, U.S., and global cannabis markets; the potential for future form factors
and product development; the availability or benefit of Canopy's existing contractual relationships; the ability of Canopy to achieve market scale; future Canopy revenue run rate and expected
timing; Canopy's future outstanding share capital; the abilities of management of Canopy and composition of Canopy's management team; total addressable market, potential future profitability,
market shares, and operating margins to be achieved in cannabidol, medical, and recreational cannabis markets; product development; clinical trial work; current and future acquisition, disposition,
and investment activities; cannabis legalization; the ability of our divisions to grow their businesses, operations, and activities; potential opportunities in the U.S. and global wine and spirits markets and
the U.S. beer market; capital allocation priorities and commitments; the potential for future product development and ability to maintain market scale; and key emerging consumer trends.
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