Lucas Bols N.V. (AMS:BOLS) is a Dutch public company in the business of production, distribution, sales and marketing of alcoholic beverages. Its portfolio of over 20 brands includes names such as Bols, Galiano, Passoã, Damrak Gin and Vaccari Sambuca. The company claims to be the world’s oldest distilled spirits brand and one of the oldest Dutch companies currently active.
Stock Write-Ups
- On Goodwill Hunting & Hidden Value. Published in March 2020. We explore the hidden value of brands and products with long life cycle through a case study of Lucas Bols.
Industry Analysis
- This is a great analysis by Valuesque on the intricacies of inventory accounting by companies in the liquor industry, or in this case, Diageo.
- Diageo invest in a German Non-Alcoholic Spirits Company (August 2020).