Type: Public
On the web: http://www.cbrands.com
Employees: 4,300
Employee growth: (28.3%)

Thinking about alcohol makes this company starry-eyed. Constellation Brands is a leading beer, wine, and spirits maker. It offers more than 100 brands, which it sells in some 125 countries. Its wine division, anchored by its domestic winemaking subsidiary Constellation Wines U.S., is a global leader in wine production, offering brands such as Robert Mondavi and Vendange, as well as such premium labels as Ravenswood and Simi. Its Crown Imports joint venture with Grupo Modelo imports Corona and Tsingtao beer, among other beer brands. Constellation Brands also markets premium spirits, including Black Velvet whiskey and SVEDKA vodka. North America accounts for close to 80% of Constellation Brands' sales.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending February, 2011:
Sales: $3,332.0M
One year growth: (1.0%)
Net income: $559.5M
Income growth: 463.4%

Officers:
Chairman: Richard Sands
President, CEO, and Director: Robert S. (Rob) Sands
COO: John A. (Jay) Wright

Competitors:
E. & J. Gallo
Jackson Family Wines
SABMiller

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