Pernod Ricard to Sell Its Portfolio of Strategic International Wines to Australian Wine Holdco Limited
2024年7月17日 - 2:00PM
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Press release - Paris, 17 July 2024
Pernod Ricard (Paris:RI) is very pleased to announce the signing
of an agreement to sell its international strategic wine brands to
Australian Wine Holdco Limited (AWL), a consortium of international
institutional investors and owner of Accolade Wines.
This disposal will allow Pernod Ricard to further strengthen its
premiumization strategy and to direct its resources to its
portfolio of premium international spirits and champagne brands
that drive the growth of its business.
The transaction is the result of Pernod Ricard’s continuous
assessment of its strategic opportunities, in line with its
longstanding policy to deliver sustainable value for its
shareholders, employees, clients and partners.
The transaction includes the sale of a wide portfolio of
strongly established international wine brands owned and produced
by Pernod Ricard Winemakers, with over 10 million 9Lcs cases
annually from three origins including Jacob’s Creek, Orlando and St
Hugo from Australia, Stoneleigh, Brancott Estate and Church Road
from New Zealand and Campo Viejo, Ysios, Tarsus and Azpilicueta
from Spain. The business is an integrated platform from vineyard to
bottle and includes seven wineries.
With this transaction, Pernod Ricard will sell its wine division
to a player of global scale, with a route to market solely
dedicated to the wine industry. Its wine brands will benefit from
the focus required to achieve their potential, reinforce their
position, and seize new opportunities around the world.
Closing of the transaction remains subject to fulfilment of
customary closing conditions, including regulatory clearances, and
is expected to occur during H2 2025.
About Pernod Ricard
Pernod Ricard is a worldwide leader in the spirits and wine
industry, blending traditional craftsmanship, state-of-the-art
brand development, and global distribution technologies. Our
prestigious portfolio of premium to luxury brands includes 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 and Mumm and
Perrier-Jouët champagnes. Our mission is to ensure the long-term
growth of our brands with full respect for people and the
environment, while empowering our employees around the world to be
ambassadors of our purposeful, inclusive and responsible culture of
authentic conviviality. Pernod Ricard’s consolidated sales amounted
to € 12,137 million in fiscal year FY23.
Pernod Ricard is listed on Euronext (Ticker: RI; ISIN Code:
FR0000120693) and is part of the CAC 40 and Eurostoxx 50
indices.
About Australian Wine Holdco Limited
Australian Wine Holdco Limited (“AWL”) is a consortium of
international institutional investors which comprises funds backed
by Bain Capital, Intermediate Capital Group, Capital Four, Sona
Asset Management, and Samuel Terry Asset Management.
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Pernod Ricard Florence Tresarrieu /
Global SVP Investor Relations and Treasury +33 (0) 1 70 93 17 03
Edward Mayle / Investor Relation Director +33 (0) 1 70 93 17 13
Emmanuel Vouin / Head of External Engagement +33 (0) 1 70 93 16
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AWL Contacts Stuart Carson –
stuart.carson@fticonsulting.com + 61 2 82 98 61 16