Beam Inc. (Beam) is a premium spirits company that makes and sells branded distilled spirits products in major markets worldwide. Beam�s principal products include bourbon whiskey, Scotch whisky, Canadian whisky, tequila, cognac, rum, cordials, and ready-to-drink pre-mixed cocktails. The Company�s portfolio consists of brands, such as Power Brands, Rising Stars, Local Jewels and Value Creators. It has three geographic regions segments: North America, which includes United States, Canada and Mexico; Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA), which includes Spain, United Kingdom, Germany, Russia, Turkey, Ireland, Italy, Hungary, Czech Republic, Romania, South Africa, North America Duty Free and Europe Travel Retail, and Asia-Pacific/South America (APSA). In January 2012, it acquired Cooley Distillery. In March 2011, it acquired the Skinnygirl ready-to-drink cocktail business. In Jnue 2012, the Company acquired Pinnacle Vodka and Calico Jack rum brands from White Rock Distilleries.