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  • Thursday, 13 February, 2020
    Pernod Ricard curbs profit target on China virus outbreak

    First-half results beat expectations helped by earlier lunar new year and cost cuts

  • Saturday, 1 February, 2020
    European companies
    Paris puts alcohol-free drinks at the centre of cocktail week 

    Spirits industry leaders and new brands chase new premium market

  • Tuesday, 3 December, 2019
    Due Diligence
    Activists are coming for France’s ‘crown jewels’ Premium

    Welcome to Due Diligence, the FT’s daily deals briefing

  • Friday, 29 November, 2019
    AnalysisInvestor activism
    Activist investors lay down challenge to corporate France

    Paris establishment grapples with how to respond as bigger companies become targets

  • Thursday, 3 October, 2019
    Lex
    Pernod Ricard/Elliott: spirit guide Premium

    French drinks maker’s thirst for reform will be welcomed by the US activist investor

  • Thursday, 29 August, 2019
    Pernod Ricard launches buyback, new investments

    Maker of Jameson whiskey under pressure from activist investor Elliott Management

  • Monday, 10 June, 2019
    Food & Beverage
    Changing tastes create winners and losers in booze industry

    Beer sales flag as consumers opt for healthier options while spirits and cocktails boom

  • Friday, 22 March, 2019
    AnalysisBeer and spirits
    Family ties complicate the mix when it comes to spirits

    Campari chief predicts dealmaking will rise as the benefits of scale start to outweigh dynastic pride

  • Monday, 25 February, 2019
    Fund management
    Cartoon, February 25

    The Mega Files: Elliott Management and the activist challenge at Pernod Ricard

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  • Thursday, 7 February, 2019
    Profits bolster Pernod Ricard in activist face-off

    Chief executive unveils strategic plan to counter Elliott’s operating margin critique

  • Wednesday, 23 January, 2019
    Pernod Ricard beefs up governance after activist’s arrival

    Creates lead independent director post on board

  • Friday, 18 January, 2019
    Pernod Ricard weighs boardroom shake-up

    US hedge fund Elliott Management disclosed €1bn stake in December

  • Friday, 14 December, 2018
    AnalysisWeek in Review
    Pernod Ricard’s third-generation leader set for battle

    Chief executive Alexandre Ricard aims to defend French family spirits company from US activist

  • Friday, 14 December, 2018
    The Top LineTom Braithwaite
    How Elliott’s activists conquered Europe

    From Pernod Ricard to AC Milan, the hedge fund has breached traditional defences

  • Thursday, 13 December, 2018
    Due Diligence
    Elliott takes investor activism to Paris Premium

    Welcome to Due Diligence, the FT’s daily deals briefing

  • Thursday, 13 December, 2018
    InterviewBeer and spirits
    Pernod Ricard chief defends family firm from activist

    US hedge fund Elliott is pushing for changes at the spirits maker

  • Wednesday, 12 December, 2018
    LexFood & Beverage
    Pernod/Elliott: the naked truth Premium

    Shouty, New York-style activism plays poorly in Europe

  • Wednesday, 12 December, 2018
    Hedge fund Elliott builds €1bn stake in Pernod Ricard

    Activist investor seeks higher margins and better governance at French spirits group

  • Wednesday, 29 August, 2018
    LexCompanies
    Pernod Ricard: no half measures Premium

    Acquisitions matter but a history of pricey purchases shows the value of taking a sober view

  • Wednesday, 29 August, 2018
    Food & Beverage
    Pernod Ricard quenches Asia’s thirst as global sales rise 
  • Thursday, 7 June, 2018
    LexLuxury goods
    Rémy Cointreau: the bald truth Premium

    Rarity factor justifies high share price but cognac group is vulnerable to fashion

  • Friday, 25 May, 2018
    European companies
    Pernod Ricard signs whisky deal in Myanmar

    French company to launch joint venture in ‘very promising and dynamic market’

  • Thursday, 8 February, 2018
    Food & Beverage
    Pernod chief bares all for Absolut ad campaign

    French drinks group doubles down on premium spirits as first-half sales rise 5.1%

  • Thursday, 19 October, 2017
    Retail & Consumer industry
    Organic sales rise 5.7% at distiller Pernod Ricard
  • Thursday, 31 August, 2017
    Currencies
    Pernod Ricard profits boosted by acceleration in Americas, new products
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