PERNOD FINALIZES DISTRIBUTION DEALS IN THE U.S.

Pernod Ricard USA sent out a press release listing the U.S. distributors who will help the company “capitalize on growth opportunities created by the acquisition of Allied Domecq.” Young's Market Company will act as wholesalers for Pernod brands in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming California and Hawaii, while SW&S will distribute in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont as well as Florida, Illinois, Metropolitan New York, Upstate New York, Kentucky, Nevada, New Mexico, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. United Liquors, Ltd will sell Allied Domecq’s acquired brands in Massachusetts.

Michel Bord, Chairman and CEO of Pernod Ricard USA, said the deals "reflect the proven track records of these distributors and brokers in local markets…Our distributor and broker network is the backbone of our success, and today's appointments - combined with our expanded premium portfolio, ACE, and our talented employees - will help us build a competitive advantage."