September 21, 2021

BOSTON - Loverboy Inc., a provider of sparkling hard teas and premium craft cocktails in forty-four states across the country, has amicably resolved its dispute with Night Shift Distributing. In 2019, Night Shift and Loverboy announced a partnership under which Night Shift agreed to distribute Loverboy's products in Massachusetts. In Fall 2020, Loverboy exercised its contractual right to terminate the relationship. On January 12, 2021, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed Massachusetts General Laws ch. 138, Section 25E1/2 into law. This new law permits certain brewers to terminate their relationship with distributors in Massachusetts provided the brewer pays the distributor reasonable compensation for the brand rights. Loverboy and Night Shift disagreed on the legal implications of this new law on their written agreement. Loverboy announces today that it has amicably resolved its dispute with Night Shift. The parties agreed by contract to terminate their relationship for convenience upon 30 days' notice. Loverboy exercised that right and terminated Night Shift prior to the enactment of Section 25E1/2.

Loverboy, founded by entrepreneur and reality TV Star Kyle Cooke – best known for BRAVO TV’s Summer House – is the first sparkling hard tea on the market. Cooke created the brand with Co-Star and fiancé Amanda Batula, integrating the startup journey into the reality show. Kyle Cooke explains, "I am thrilled that Loverboy and Night Shift were able to amicably resolve this dispute. We wish Night Shift great success and look forward to our continued expansion in Massachusetts and around the country."

Loverboy is a premium alcohol and lifestyle brand that continues to trailblaze new standards when it comes to the ready-to-drink beverage category. Considered to be the fastest-growing alcohol brand in the U.S., Loverboy was founded by Kyle Cooke, accredited by Bravo’s “Summer House” fame. Best known for its better-for-you Sparkling Hard Teas, Spritzes and Canned Cocktails that transform any occasion into something spectacular, Loverboy is the only RTD beverage brand that has its own unique line of exclusive merch ranging from t-shirts, hoodies and sunglasses that sellout within minutes of each drop. The purpose-driven brand has also donated over $60,000 to charitable organizations including the U.S. Bartenders' Guild COVID relief, No Kid Hungry, and Human Rights Campaign.

All of Loverboy’s beverages are made with pure, high-quality ingredients such as organic brewed tea, real juices and purées, and monk fruit, helping everyone let loose a bit more and live life with no regrets. Loverboy’s Spritzes and Canned Cocktails are available in 44 states for direct purchase on Loverboy.com, with its Sparkling Hard Teas sold at select retailers nationwide, including Kroger, Total Wine, Target and Whole Foods (currently available in 19 states with nationwide expansion plans to be completed in 2022). For more information, please visit: www.drinkloverboy.com, or follow @drinkloverboy on Instagram.