Regulatory News:
Press release – Paris, May 29th, 2009
Following satisfaction of regulatory closing conditions and consistent
with our previous press release of 8 April 2009, Pernod Ricard announces
the completion of the sale to Campari of its Wild Turkey American
straight bourbon brand and related businesses, for a total price of US$
581 million in cash, i.e. € 417 million at the current exchange rate.
About Pernod Ricard
Created by the merger of Pernod and Ricard in 1975, the Group has
undergone sustained development, based on both organic growth and
acquisitions. The purchase of part of Seagram (2001), the acquisitions
of Allied Domecq (2005) and of Vin & Sprit (2008) have made the Group
the world’s co-leader in wines and spirits with sales of € 6,589 million
in 2007/08. Pernod Ricard holds one of the most prestigious brand
portfolios in the sector: ABSOLUT Premium Vodka, Ricard pastis,
Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson
Irish Whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Kahlúa
and Malibu liqueurs, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes, as well Jacob’s
Creek and Montana wines. Pernod Ricard favours a decentralised
organisation, with 7 “Brand Owners” and 70 “Distribution Companies”
established in each key market, and employs a workforce of more than
19,300 people. The Group is strongly committed to a sustainable
development policy and encourages responsible consumption of its
products. Pernod Ricard is listed on the NYSE Euronext exchange (Ticker:
RI; ISIN code: FR0000120693) and is a member of the CAC 40 index.
Pernod Ricard
Francisco de la VEGA / Communication VP
T
: +33 (0)1 41 00 40 96
or
Denis FIEVET / Financial
Communication – Investor Relations VP
T : +33 (0)1 41 00 41 71
or
Florence
TARON / Presse Relations Manager
T : +33 (0)1 41 00 40 88
