16 Aug 2018 --- Corona beer maker, Constellation Brands and cannabis business, Canopy Growth Corporation, have announced a significant expansion of their partnership to position Canopy Growth as the global leader in cannabis production. Constellation Brands will increase its ownership interest in Canopy Growth by acquiring 104.5 million shares, thereby achieving approximately 38 percent ownership of the existing Constellation warrants. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close by the end of October 2018.