Signs of life in the merger and acquisitions industry are so scarce right now that this one will have to do: Diageo (NYSE: DEO) has acquired leading cocktail mixer producer Stirrings for an undisclosed sum. Prior to the deal, Diageo held a 20% stake in the company."This is a great opportunity to further grow the Stirrings brand and create more synergies with Diageo's array of leading spirits brands," said



