FAQ
Welcome to the Pernod Ricard FAQ page.
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Alcohol and prevention
Alcohol abuse: what is Pernod Ricard’s position on prevention?
Pernod Ricard encourages responsible consumption among the general public and its employees. The Group discourages alcohol abuse and inappropriate consumption.
Responsible consumption
Annual Report
How can I obtain a copy of the Annual Report?
To download the Annual Report for this year or previous years click here.
To request a paper copy of the Annual Report, complete this form.
Career opportunities
How can I search job vacancies at Pernod Ricard, and how do I apply?
Find job vacancies within the Group by going to Careers > Joining the Group > Job vacancies, or just click here.
Or contact the Human Resources department of any of our subsidiaries. Click here for contact information.
What happens after I submit an application?
Applications submitted to our subsidiaries are carefully considered. After review, the subsidiary will inform you of its decision by e-mail or post.
If your experience meets the job requirements, a recruitment officer will invite you to come in for an interview.
If your CV seems better suited to a role in one of our other subsidiaries, we will forward your application accordingly.
Is it possible to move from one company to another within the Group?
Pernod Ricard’s Human Resources department has a mobility policy in place to facilitate movement within the Group. This policy enables employees to move from one company to another as positions become available, and also helps to ensure a smooth transition.
Career development at Pernod Ricard
Does the Group have a training programme?
Pernod Ricard organises induction seminars for newly hired executives and for those taking on new responsibilities in an international role to inform them about the Group’s culture and organisational structure. In addition, the Pernod Ricard Professional Training Centre as well as the Group subsidiaries offer a permanent training programme for all employees.
Training at Pernod Ricard
Contacts
How do I contact Shareholder Services?
Contact Shareholder Services by:
- e-mail: actionnaires@pernod-ricard.com
- phone: 0 800 880 953 (toll free within France) or
+ 33 (0)1 41 00 41 00 for calls from outside France - post: Pernod Ricard, Service Actionnaires, 12 place des États-Unis, 75783 Paris cedex 16, France
Contact Club Premium Monday to Friday, 9:30AM to 5:30PM, by:
- e-mail: clubpremium@pernod-ricard.com
- phone: 00 800 10 10 3000 (toll free within the UK and Ireland)
- post: Pernod Ricard, Service Club Premium, 12 place des États-Unis, 75783 Paris cedex 16, France
How do I contact Pernod Ricard headquarters?
Contact Pernod Ricard headquarters by:
- phone: + 33 (0)1 41 00 41 00,
- post: Pernod Ricard, 12 place des États-Unis, 75783 Paris cedex 16, France.
Corporate governance
What are Pernod Ricard’s principal governing bodies?
Pernod Ricard is governed by the:
- Board of Directors
- Group Executive Committee
- General Management
- Holding Company Management Executives
Finance
How do I join Club Premium, the club for shareholders?
Any shareholder holding a minimum of 12 registered or bearer shares may become a member of the Club. Visit the member area to register online. Membership is free.
Does Pernod Ricard have a Shareholder Services department?
Yes. Contact Shareholder Services by:
- e-mail: actionnaires@pernod-ricard.com
- phone: 0 800 880 953 (toll free within France) or
+ 33 (0)1 41 00 41 00 (for calls from outside France) - post: Pernod Ricard, Service Actionnaires, 12 place des États-Unis, 75783 Paris cedex 16, France
Contact Club Premium Monday to Friday, 9:30AM to 5:30PM, by:
- e-mail: clubpremium@pernod-ricard.com
- phone: 00 800 10 10 3000 (toll free within the UK and Ireland)
How is Pernod Ricard capital distributed?
For all finance related questions, visit the Finance FAQ.
Key figures
What are the Group’s key figures?
At 30 June 2007, Pernod Ricard’s key figures were as follows:
- the world’s n°2 in spirits, with 78 million cases* sold
- the world’s n°4 in wines and champagnes, with 24 million cases sold
- consolidated sales: € 6,443 million
- Group share in net profit: € 831 million
- workforce: 17,800 employees in 70 different countries
* 1 case= 9 litres
Key figures
Financial results
Latest acquisitions
Why did the Group acquire Seagram in 2001?
In 2000, Pernod Ricard started to return to its core business of wines and spirits. In 2001, the Group acquired 38% of the Seagram wines and spirits business, thereby moving up to n°3 in the wines and spirits sector. The Group acquired the business from Vivendi Universal for US$3.2 billion.
Already n°1 in Europe, Pernod Ricard became n°2 in Asia, Central America and South America. With the Seagram purchase, the Group also climbed to n°6 in North America.
Pernod Ricard acquired several brands in the deal, including:
- Chivas Regal, The Glenlivet and Royal Salute whiskies
- Martell cognac
- Seagram’s Extra Dry gin
Why did the Group acquire Allied Domecq in 2005?
In July 2005, Pernod Ricard acquired Allied Domecq in a deal worth €10.7 billion. Based in the UK, Allied Domecq produced and distributed a wide range of wines and spirits worldwide: Beefeater gin, Ballantine’s whisky, Stolichnaya vodka, Malibu and Kahlúa liqueurs, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagne, among others.
The acquisition was financed in partnership with Fortune Brands, with €6.6 billion contributed by Pernod Ricard and €4.1 billion by its partner. The purchase promoted the Group to the rank of world n°2 in wines and spirits and helped:
- complement and complete its portfolio of Premium brands
- strengthen its international presence in high-potential markets, namely North America.
Organisation
What is Pernod Ricard’s management structure?
Pernod Ricard has a decentralised management structure:
- the Holding Company steers and monitors,
- the subsidiaries take operating decisions close to the consumer.
There are two types of subsidiaries: Brand Owner subsidiaries and Distribution subsidiaries.
Organisation
Pernod Ricard Brands
What brands does Pernod Ricard own?
Pernod Ricard develops and distributes brands in every category of wines and spirits. An overview of the Group’s products, including detailed descriptions of every key brand, is available under Brands.
Key brands
Is the Ricard brand distributed in England?
To get distribution information for a particular brand, contact the subsidiary of the relevant country. Contact information for Group subsidiaries is published in the Directory of Subsidiaries.
Promotional materials
How can I obtain promotional materials?
Promotional materials are used in marketing initiatives. To enquire about any of our promotional materials, contact the appropriate subsidiary directly. Contact information for Group subsidiaries is published in the Directory of Subsidiaries.
Sponsorship
What is the Group’s corporate sponsorship programme?
Contemporary art is the centre of the Group’s cultural sponsorship programme. The Group also supports scientific and humanitarian causes primarily related to water - the source of life and the focus of the Group’s environmental concerns.
Pernod Ricard’s corporate sponsorship programme
What sponsoring activities are the subsidiaries involved in?
Group subsidiaries sponsor various initiatives in every country where Pernod Ricard has a presence. For more information about these activities, contact the subsidiary of the relevant country.
Directory of subsidiaries