Pernod Ricard, the world´s number two player in Wines & Spirits holds a leading position globally
Share capital (12/31/2018) 7.5 %
Voting rights (12/31/2018) 11.8 %
Stake value (12/31/2018) € 2,851 M
Dividend (12/31/2018) € 47.0 M
Investment year
2006
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Business area
Wines & Spirits
Employees
18,900
Registered office
Paris, France
Website
www.pernod-ricard.com
 
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 12/31/2018
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
Tank
Vineyard
  • Board of Directors Strategic Committee Compensation Committee
  • Board of Directors Audit Committee
  • Board of Directors 2/15*
  • Strategic Committee 1/6*
  • Audit Committee 1/3*
  • Compensation Committee 1/5*
* Number of GBL's representatives in statutory bodies in relation to the total number of members. Governance information is dated 12/31/2018, except where superseded by more recent public disclosures.