The deal adds a fast-growing brand popular with young women to Celsius’s product line as its own growth slows.

Celsius Holdings said on Thursday it would buy health and wellness drinks brand Alani Nutrition in a $1.8 billion deal through a combination of cash and stock, boosting its portfolio to build on the growing demand for sports and energy beverages.

The purchase price consideration comprises $1,275 million of cash and a $25 million earn-out and $500 million (or approximately 22.5 million shares) of newly issued restricted shares of Celsius Holdings common stock,

Celsius is set to acquire rival energy drink brand Alani Nu for $1.8 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. Celsius is expected to fund the deal through a combination of cash and stock,