Profile
Since its inception in 1975, Pernod Ricard has built the most premium portfolio in the industry and has become the world’s number two spirits player through organic growth as well as transformational and tuck-in acquisitions. The portfolio includes strategic international and local brands along with specialty brands that the group produces and distributes through its own worldwide distribution network.
10%
Portfolio value 12/31/2025
Investment case
The spirits market is supported by favorable long-term trends, in particular:
- An expanding urban population, especially in emerging markets
- Growing market share at the expense of beer and wine
- Premiumization by consumers
Pernod Ricard has a diversified growth and profitability profile:
- Number two player worldwide with one of the industry’s most complete brand portfolios
- Balanced geographical exposure between developed and emerging markets
- Leading positions in categories such as cognac, whisky and rum
- Systematic trading up thanks to its superior-quality and innovative products
- Numerous high-potential brands
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Board of Directors 1/15*
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Strategic Committee 1/6*
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Compensation Committee 1/4*
- Board of Directors Strategic Committee Compensation Committee
* Number of GBL's representatives in statutory bodies in relation to the total number of members. Governance information is based on the most recently available information.