PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News:
Following the previous press release of 3 May 2016, Pernod Ricard (Paris:RI) and Irish Distillers announce today the signing and completion of the sale of Paddy Irish Whiskey, the 4th largest Irish whiskey brand in the world, to Sazerac. The value of the transaction is not being disclosed.
About Pernod Ricard
Pernod Ricard is the world’s n°2 in
wines and spirits with consolidated Sales of € 8,558 million in 2014/15.
Created in 1975 by the merger of Ricard and Pernod, the Group has
undergone sustained development, based on both organic growth and
acquisitions: Seagram (2001), Allied Domecq (2005) and Vin&Sprit (2008).
Pernod Ricard holds one of the most prestigious brand portfolios in the
sector: Absolut Vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal
Salute 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, Brancott Estate,
Campo Viejo, Graffigna and Kenwood wines. Pernod Ricard employs a
workforce of approximately 18,000 people and operates through a
decentralised organisation, with 6 “Brand Companies” and 85 “Market
Companies” established in each key market. Pernod Ricard is strongly
committed to a sustainable development policy and encourages responsible
consumption. Pernod Ricard’s strategy and ambition are based on 3 key
values that guide its expansion: entrepreneurial spirit, mutual trust
and a strong sense of ethics. Pernod Ricard is listed on Euronext
(Ticker: RI; ISIN code: FR0000120693) and is part of the CAC 40 index.
About Irish Distillers
Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard is
Ireland’s leading supplier of spirits and wines and producer of the
world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys. Led by Jameson,
our brands are driving the global renaissance of Irish whiskey. Jameson
is the world’s fastest-growing Irish whiskey, experiencing 26 years of
consecutive growth and hitting sales of 5m cases in 2015. Our brands are
exported to 130+ markets, with over 50 of those experiencing double- or
triple-digit growth.
Irish Distillers was formed in 1966,
when a merger took place between John Powers & Son, John Jameson & Son
and Cork Distilleries Company. In 1988 Irish Distillers joined Pernod
Ricard, gaining access to unprecedented levels of investment and an
extensive global distribution network. In 2015, we completed a €220m
investment which doubled our production and bottling capacity to meet
global demand for our products.
We employ over 600 people
across our operations in Cork and Dublin.
About Sazerac
Sazerac is one of New Orleans’ oldest
family owned, privately held companies and has operations in New
Orleans, Louisiana; Frankfort, Bardstown, Louisville and Owensboro,
Kentucky; Fredericksburg, Virginia; Carson, California; Baltimore,
Maryland; Lewiston, Maine; Manchester, New Hampshire; and Montreal
Canada. For more information on Sazerac, please visit http://www.sazerac.com
