Breaking Development
C&C Group has acquired Innis & Gunn for £4.5 million, as announced on March 6, 2026. This acquisition comes as Innis & Gunn was brought out of administration, marking a significant shift in the company’s trajectory.
Immediate Circumstances
The acquisition will lead to the closure of Innis & Gunn’s brewery and taprooms, resulting in the loss of more than 100 jobs. Dougal Gunn Sharp, the founder of Innis & Gunn, expressed deep regret over the job losses, stating, “I’m deeply sorry to everyone affected – particularly my colleagues who have lost their jobs and the shareholders who believed in what we were building.” Innis & Gunn had posted a loss of £747,000 for the year ending March 31, 2025.
C&C Group has been a minority shareholder and brewing partner for Innis & Gunn for several years, having brewed most of Innis & Gunn’s products since 2010. The acquisition is expected to make a small positive contribution to C&C Group’s financial performance in FY27, according to Roger White, who described the deal as “a compelling and highly synergistic opportunity to save a well-loved brand for which we currently brew most of the product.”
Innis & Gunn, founded in 2003, has enjoyed a steady rise in success, with its beers stocked in several supermarkets and pubs across the UK. However, the recent financial struggles have led to this drastic decision.
Official Statements
An administrator’s spokesperson commented, “It is with deep regret that redundancies will need to be made,” highlighting the difficult circumstances surrounding the acquisition. The integration of Innis & Gunn into C&C Group’s existing operational and supply chain infrastructure is expected to commence shortly.
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