Pernod ricard is the no.2 company worldwide in wines & spirits with consolidated sales of € 8,987 million in fy18. 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 industry: 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, malibu liqueur, mumm and perrier- jouët champagnes, as well jacob’s creek, brancott estate, campo viejo, and kenwood wines. pernod ricard employs a workforce of around 18,900 people and operates through a decentralized organization, with 6 “brand companies” and 86 “market companies” established on 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 guiding 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.