De Brauw is acting as lead advisor to Nolet on its recommended all-cash offer of EUR 18.00 per share for all issued and outstanding shares in the capital of Lucas Bols N.V., representing a total value of approx. EUR 270 million. Nolet and Lucas Bols see a unique opportunity to bring two leading global spirits and cocktail companies with a rich heritage under one Dutch flag. The Nolet Group is one of the oldest family businesses in the Netherlands and known for its spirits KETEL 1 Jenever and Ketel One Vodka. Lucas Bols is one of the oldest cocktail and spirits companies in the Netherlands, active in over 110 countries with its cocktail, liqueurs and spirits brands which include Bols, Passoã and Tequila Partida.