Corona (United States) is owned by Constellation Brands (the United States, NYSE: STZ), which acquired the brand on 7 June 2013 from AB InBev and Grupo Modelo.[1][2] Before Constellation Brands, Corona (United States) was owned by Grupo Modelo from 1925 to 2013.[2]
Constellation Brands holds the perpetual, exclusive rights to Corona in the United States, granted in the 2013 divestiture that allowed AB InBev to complete its acquisition of Grupo Modelo after the Department of Justice sued to block it. Everywhere else in the world, Corona belongs to AB InBev.
Ownership timeline of Corona (United States)
1925 – 2013Grupo Modelo — sold 7 June 2013[2]verifiedThe United States rights passed directly from Grupo Modelo to Constellation Brands under the settlement.
To settle the Department of Justice lawsuit blocking AB InBev's acquisition of Grupo Modelo, AB InBev sold Constellation Brands the perpetual rights to Corona, Modelo Especial and Pacífico in the United States, together with the Piedras Negras brewery. This is why Corona has a different owner in the United States than everywhere else.
The Department of Justice sued to block AB InBev's acquisition of the rest of Grupo Modelo, arguing it would raise beer prices in the United States. The parties settled with a proposed final judgment requiring AB InBev to sell Constellation Brands the perpetual United States rights to the Modelo brands and the Piedras Negras brewery, which is why Corona has a different owner in the United States.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Corona (United States)?
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The parent company of Corona (United States) is Constellation Brands, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Corona (United States) Mexican or American?
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Corona (United States) originated in Mexico in 1925, but it is owned today by Constellation Brands, which is headquartered in the United States. So Corona (United States) is a Mexican-origin brand under American ownership.
When did Constellation Brands buy Corona (United States)?
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Constellation Brands completed its acquisition of Corona (United States) on 7 June 2013, after announcing the deal on 14 February 2013.
Who owned Corona (United States) before Constellation Brands?
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Before Constellation Brands, Corona (United States) was owned by Grupo Modelo from 1925 until 2013.
Is Corona (United States) still owned by Constellation Brands?
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Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Corona (United States) is still owned by Constellation Brands. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
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Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.