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Primo Water Corporation has announced the acquisition of two French spring water companies, Eureau Sources and Defeaus. Founded in 1996, Eureau Sources is a specialist in packaging spring water in 5-gallon returnable bottles for refrigerated water coolers. Meanwhile, Defeaus has been marketing Hermes spring water since 2015. Primo Water CEO, Thomas Harrington, said: "The acquisition of Eureau Sources and Defaus further strengthens Primo's vision to offer sustainable water solutions to customers and consumers across our footprint. Customers will continue to receive products and services from Eureau Sources and Defaus while benefiting from being a part of Primo's global family of brands focused on healthy and sustainable hydration." Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.