Sazerac Company launches bid for all Berentzen shares

Sept 21 (Reuters) - US-based Sazerac Company on Monday launched a takeover offer for all shares of German spirits manufacturer Berentzen for €5.55 ($6.37) apiece. 

On Friday, Berentzen's stock closed at €4.53 per share. Sazerac said it expected to close the acquisition during the fourth quarter.

($1 = 0.8715 euros)

(Reporting by Tristan Veyet in Gdansk, editing by Milla Nissi-Prussak)