Integrated Annual Report FY23

Creation of Pernod Ricard from the merger of Pernod, founded in 1805, and Ricard, created in 1932 by Paul Ricard.

Acquisition of leading Irish whiskey producer Irish Distillers - owner of Jameson.

Creation of joint venture between Pernod Ricard and the Cuban rum company, Cuba Ron to market and sell Havana Club.

Acquisition of Seagram and their whisky brands (Chivas Regal, The Glenlivet, Royal Salute) and cognac (Martell).

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.

Acquisition of Allied Domecq, doubling the Group’s size to become the world’s #2 wines and spirits company, with brands including Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes, Ballantine’s whisky, Kahlúa and Malibu liqueurs and Beefeater gin.

Membership in the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (formerly ICAP⁽¹⁾ ).

⁽¹⁾ International Center for Alcohol Policies

Display of a warning for pregnant women on all bottles marketed by the Group is extended to every country in the European Union.

Acquisition of Vin & Spirit - owner of Absolut Vodka.

Adhesion to the United Nations CEO Water Mandate.

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.

Signing of the Wine & Spirits Producers’ five commitments to promote responsible drinking.

Appointment of Alexandre Ricard as Chairman & CEO.

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.

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.

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.

⁽²⁾ https://unglobalcompact.org/

Launch of 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 bourbon Rabbit Hole Whiskey, Castle Brands (Jefferson’s) and Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co. (TX).

Breaking ground for the first single malt distillery in China at Emeishan (Sichuan).

Introduction of a “no minors” symbol on all bottles marketed by the Group.

Inauguration of The Island, the Group’s new flagship in Paris, which brings together all its Parisian offices and 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.

Opening of the new Pernod Ricard Corporate Foundation’s space in The Island, the Group’s headquarters located in Paris.

Acquisition of a majority stake in La Hechicera ultra-premium rum.

Opening of The Chuan Malt Whisky Distillery in Emeishan, China.

Acquisition of a minority stake in the Sovereign Brands and its portfolio of super-premium wines and spirits.

Acquisition of leading online spirits retailer The Whisky Exchange.

Fulfills commitment to stop using single-use plastic promotional items at its points of sale.

Announcement of our historic partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to support their “Agriculture and Land Health” initiative.

Acquisition of a majority stake in Château Sainte Marguerite, Cru Classé Côtes-de-Provence rosé wine.

10th anniversary of Responsib’All Day, Pernod Ricard’s annual social engagement volunteer event.

Launch of digital labels, starting with a selection of our brands in Europe, to provide information on responsible consumption.

Acquisition of a majority stake in Código 1530, an ultra-premium and prestige tequila, Skrewball, a super-premium whiskey and ACE Beverage Group, the Canadian RTD market leader.

Partnership with Casa Lumbre and Lenny Kravitz to develop Nocheluna Sotol.

Announcement of a €238 million investment in the construction of a carbon-neutral Jefferson’s distillery in Kentucky.

Signing of first sustainability-linked loan for €2.1 billion euros.