Pernod Ricard, the world´s number two player in Wines & Spirits holds a leading position globally
Share capital
(03/31/2019)
7.5 %
Voting rights
(03/31/2019)
11.8 %
Stake value
(03/31/2019)
€ 3,183 M
Dividend
(12/31/2018)
€ 47.0 M
Investment year
2006
Business area
Wines & Spirits
Employees
18,900
Registered office
Paris, France
Website
Profile
Since its inception in 1975, Pernod Ricard has built up the most premium portfolio in the industry and has become the world’s number two player in the Wine & Spirits market through organic growth and acquisitions, including Seagram in 2001, Allied Domecq in 2005 and Vin&Spirit in 2008. This portfolio includes notably 13 strategic international brands, 15 strategic local brands and 4 premium wine brands, produced and distributed by the group through its own worldwide distribution network.
Portfolio value 03/31/2019
17.1 %
Net dividends 12/31/2018
10.4 %
Investment case
The spirits market is supported by favourable long term trends, in particular:
- Expanding urban population, especially in emerging markets
- Growing market share compared to beer and wine
- Premiumization by consumers
Pernod Ricard has a steady growth and profitability profile:
- Number two player worldwide with one of the industry’s most complete brand portfolios
- Systematic upmarket move thanks to its superior-quality and innovative products
- Numerous high potential brands
- Leading positions in categories such as cognac,whisky and rum
- Unique geographical exposure with twin-engines of growth in China and India
