Pernod Ricard SA （PRNDY） Company Profile
Pernod Ricard SA (OTCPK: PRNDY) is the world's second-largest producer of wines and spirits, owning renowned brands such as Absolut, Chivas Regal, and Jameson. Operating across five continents, the company was founded in 1805 and plans to open a carbon-neutral distillery in Kentucky, USA in 2025 as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability.
1. Company Overview
Pernod Ricard SA (OTCPK: PRNDY) is a global wine and spirits producer headquartered in Paris, France, founded in 1805, with 20,617 employees. The company has subsidiaries in multiple countries and distributes its products worldwide, ranking as the world’s second-largest alcoholic beverage producer, behind Diageo.
Official Website: https://www.pernod-ricard.com/en
2. Main Business Segments
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Spirits & Wine Production
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Offers a broad portfolio including whiskey, vodka, gin, tequila, absinthe, champagne, and liqueurs. Core brands include Absolut, Jameson, Chivas Regal, Martell, and The Glenlivet.
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Non-Alcoholic Beverages
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Develops alcohol-free products such as Suze Tonic 0% and Jacob’s Creek Unvined to cater to health-conscious trends.
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Subsidiary Operations
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Operates through global subsidiaries like Chivas Brothers, Irish Distillers, and Corby Distilleries for localized management and brand strategy.
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3. Technological and Business Strengths
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Over 200 years of distilling heritage and brand legacy
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Owns iconic global brands like Absolut Vodka, Jameson, and Martell
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Extensive international subsidiary network across Europe, the Americas, and Asia
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Highly diversified product portfolio catering to varied consumer needs
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Ongoing investment in sustainability, including plans for a carbon-neutral distillery
4. Company Timeline
| Year | Key Milestones |
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| 1805 | Henri-Louis Pernod founded Pernod Fils in France to produce absinthe |
| 1932 | Paul Ricard founded Ricard in Marseille |
| 1975 | Pernod and Ricard merged to form Pernod Ricard |
| 1988 | Acquired Irish Distillers, including the Jameson brand |
| 2001 | Merged with Seagram to acquire Chivas Brothers Ltd and Scotch distilleries |
| 2005 | Acquired Allied Domecq, gaining brands like Ballantine's |
| 2008 | Acquired V&S Group, adding Absolut Vodka to its portfolio |
| 2022 | Acquired French cocktail brand Cockorico |
| 2023 | Resumed exports to Russia for products like Beefeater Gin and Jameson |
| 2025 (Planned) | To build a $250 million carbon-neutral whiskey distillery in Kentucky, USA |
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