Japanese brewer and distiller Suntory said Monday it has reached a deal to buy Beam, the maker of bourbon brands such as Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark, in a cash deal worth roughly $16 billion, including the assumption of debt.

The deal is the largest ever for Suntory and is also one of the biggest overseas acquisitions by a Japanese company.

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