Friday, February 10, 2006

PERNOD RICARD 2Q NUMBERS

For the six months ending December 31, Pernod Ricard reported that net sales in North America more than doubled with 2.7% increase and continued success for the Jameson and Glenlivet brands. Overall, Spirits sales did well growing 6.4% while wine sales declined by -4.4%. Pernod’s pre-acquisition key brands went up 2% in volume and 9% in value. The integration of Allied Domecq brands will be completed by March 31 of this year.