Louisville-based energy drink brand Alani Nu has been acquired for more than a billion dollars. The company, which touts itself as a "female-focused brand" that sells energy drinks and wellness products was purchased for $1.

Energy drink maker Celsius Holdings Inc. has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Alani Nutrition LLC for $1.8 billion, including $150 million in tax assets for a net purchase price of $1.65 billion.