Regulatory News:

Press release – Paris, June 18, 2009

The Board of Directors, meeting on June 17^th 2009 under the chairmanship of Patrick Ricard, approved the distribution of an interim cash dividend for the 2008/2009 financial year of €0.50 per share.

The ex-right date will be Friday July 3^rd and the interim dividend will be paid on Wednesday July 8^th 2009.

Shareholders’ agenda: 2008/2009 full year trading update – Friday July 17^th 2009

About Pernod Ricard (Paris:RI)

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.

Contacts 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