UPDATE 1 — US spirits maker Sazerac launches takeover bid for Germany's Berentzen

(Adds detail and context on acquisition in paragraphs 1-2, delisting plan in paragraph 3) Sept 21 (Reuters) — US spirits maker Sazerac on Monday launched a takeover offer for all shares of beverage firm Berentzen for €5.55 ($6.37) apiece, which is supported by Berentzen's supervisory and executive boards. The German schnapps maker confirmed talks over a potential takeover by privately held Sazerac on Thursday. The Louisville, Kentucky-based company has been focused on buying young brands and underperforming labels from large conglomerates to expand beyond its domestic market. On Friday, Berentzen closed at €4.53 per share. The company is to be delisted following the acquisition, which Sazerac expects to close during the fourth quarter. ($1 = 0.8715 euros) (Reporting by Tristan Veyet in Gdansk, editing by Milla Nissi-Prussak) ((mailto:Tristan.veyet@thomsonreuters.com;)