Our
STORY
01 __ 1975
Creation of Pernod Ricard from the merger of Pernod, founded in 1805, and Ricard, created in 1932 by Paul Ricard.
02 __ 1988
Acquisition of leading Irish whiskey producer Irish Distillers – owner of Jameson.
03 __ 1993
Creation of joint venture between Pernod Ricard and the Cuban rum company, Cuba Ron to market and sell Havana Club.
04 __ 2001
Acquisition of Seagram and their whisky brands (Chivas Regal, The Glenlivet, Royal Salute) and cognac (Martell) categories.
__ 2003
Signing of the United Nations Global Compact, a voluntary initiative based on CEO commitments to implement universal sustainability principles and to take steps to support UN goals.
05 __ 2005
Acquisition of Allied Domecq, doubling the Group’s size to become the world’s #2 wine & spirits company, with brands including Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes, Ballantine’s whisky, Kahlùa and Malibu liqueurs and Beefeater gin.
Membership in the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (formerly ICAP(1)).
__ 2007
Display of a warning for pregnant women on all bottles marketed by the Group is extended to every country in the European Union.
06 __ 2008
Acquisition of Vin & Sprit – owner of Absolut Vodka.
__ 2010
Adhesion to the United Nations CEO Water Mandate.