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1975 - Creation of Pernod Ricard from the merger of Pernod, founded in 1805, and Ricard, created in 1932 by Paul Ricard.
1975 - Creation of Pernod Ricard from the merger of Pernod, founded in 1805, and Ricard, created in 1932 by Paul Ricard.
1988 - Acquisition of the leading Irish whiskey producer Irish Distillers, owner of Jameson.
1993 - Creation of a joint venture between Pernod Ricard and Cuban rum company Cuba Ron to market and sell Havana Club.
1998 - Opening of the Pernod Ricard Corporate Foundation to support artistic creation and make art accessible to all.
2001 - Acquisition of Seagram and their whisky brands (Chivas Regal, The Glenlivet, Royal Salute) and cognac (Martell).
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.
2005 - Acquisition of Allied Domecq, doubling the Group’s size to become the world’s #2 wine and spirits company, with brands including G.H. Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes, Ballantine’s whisky, Kahlúa and Malibu liqueurs, and Beefeater gin.
Membership in the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking.(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.
2008 - Acquisition of Vin & Sprit, owner of Absolut Vodka.
2010 - Adhesion to the United Nations CEO Water Mandate.
2011 - Upgrade of the Group’s credit rating to investment grade.
Launch of Responsib’All Day, Pernod Ricard’s annual social engagement volunteer event involving the Group’s entire workforce.
2012 - Signing of the Wine & Spirits Producers’ five commitments to promote responsible drinking.
2015 - Appointment of Alexandre Ricard as Chairman and CEO.
2016 - Acquisition of the super-premium gin Monkey 47.
Signing of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Institut Océanographique Paul Ricard celebrates its 50th anniversary.
2017 - Acquisition of a majority stake in high-end bourbon producer Smooth Ambler and in Del Maguey Single Village, the #1 mezcal in the United States.
2018 - Nomination of Pernod Ricard as a member company of Global Compact LEAD.(2)
Adhesion to the New Plastics Economy led by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
2019 - Launch of a new 2030 Sustainability & Responsibility roadmap, “Good Times from a Good Place.”
Acquisition of the super-premium gin Malfy and a majority stake in super-premium bourbons Rabbit Hole Whiskey, Castle Brands (Jefferson’s) and Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co. (TX).
2020 - Announcement of our commitment to ban all single-use plastic at point of sale by 2021.
Introduction of a “no minors” symbol on all bottles marketed by the Group.
Inauguration of The Island, the Group’s flagship in Paris, which brings together all its Parisian based affiliates and 1,000 employees.
Acquisition of a significant stake in the ultra-premium Japanese gin Ki No Bi and in Italicus, an Italian super-premium, bergamot-infused aperitivo.
2021 - Opening of the new Pernod Ricard Corporate Foundation’s space at The Island, the Group’s new headquarters located in Paris.
Acquisition of a majority stake in La Hechicera ultra-premium rum.
Unveiling of 叠川THE CHUAN Malt Whisky Distillery in Emeishan, China.
Acquisition of a minority stake in Sovereign Brands and its portfolio of super-premium wines and spirits.
Acquisition of leading online spirits retailer The Whisky Exchange.
2022 - Acquisition of a majority stake in Château Sainte-Marguerite, Cru Classé Côtes-de-Provence rosé wines.
Launch of the digital label on a selection of brands in Europe.