Company Description
Pernod Ricard S.A. (traded in the U.S. under the symbol PRNDY) is described as a premium spirits and wine company with a global footprint. According to information from Pernod Ricard USA, it is the largest subsidiary of Paris, France-based Pernod Ricard S.A., which is listed on Euronext under ticker RI and is part of the CAC 40 index. The group is characterized as the world's second largest spirits and wine company, reflecting a broad international presence in alcoholic beverages that include spirits, wines, champagnes and sparkling wines.
Pernod Ricard USA is presented as a key part of the group’s operations. It is headquartered in New York, New York, and is responsible for more than 1,000 jobs across the United States. Across multiple disclosures, Pernod Ricard USA describes itself as a premium spirits and wine company and repeatedly notes that it is the largest subsidiary of Pernod Ricard S.A. This U.S. entity appears frequently in brand and corporate announcements, underlining the importance of the American market within the wider group.
The group’s portfolio, as described in recent releases, includes a range of well-known spirits brands. These include Absolut Vodka, Avión Tequila, Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky, The Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Kahlúa Liqueur, Malibu, Martell Cognac, Olmeca Altos Tequila, Beefeater Gin, Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal, Código Tequila (also referenced as Código 1530 in one release), Monkey 47 Gin, Seagram's Extra Dry Gin, Malfy Gin, Hiram Walker Liqueurs, Midleton Irish Whiskey, Redbreast Irish Whiskey, Aberlour Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Lillet, Jefferson's Bourbon, TX Whiskey, Skrewball Whiskey, Smooth Ambler Whiskey, Rabbit Hole Whiskey, Pernod and Ricard. These brands are cited as leading or prestigious within the company’s communications.
In addition to spirits, the company’s portfolio also encompasses wines and champagnes. The wines referenced in the materials include Jacob's Creek, Kenwood Vineyards, Campo Viejo, Brancott Estate and Sainte Marguerite en Provence rosé. On the champagne and sparkling side, the group highlights Perrier-Jouët Champagne, G.H. Mumm Champagne and Mumm Napa sparkling wines, as well as Mumm Sparkling in one description. These references indicate that Pernod Ricard S.A. and its subsidiaries are active across multiple categories within the alcoholic beverage sector, from still wine to champagne and sparkling wine.
Several brand-focused announcements illustrate how Pernod Ricard’s portfolio is managed and developed. For example, Malibu is described as the number one white rum-based coconut spirit in the world, with more than 4 million cases sold in more than 140 countries each year, and as the world's number one white rum-based coconut liqueur in a separate context. The Glenlivet is described as the definitive Speyside single malt Scotch and is noted as the number one single malt Scotch whisky brand in the U.S. by certain sales measures. These details, provided in brand communications, show how individual labels within the portfolio are positioned.
The company also emphasizes its role as "creators of conviviality" and states that it is committed to sustainable and responsible business practices in service of customers, consumers, employees and the planet. Pernod Ricard USA repeatedly urges adults to consume its products responsibly and notes that it has active programs to promote responsible drinking. This theme of responsibility appears across multiple news releases, including those focusing on brand partnerships and marketing campaigns.
Environmental and sustainability initiatives are also referenced at the group and brand level. A detailed announcement concerning G.H. Mumm Champagne describes a partnership with TOWT (TransOceanic Wind Transport) to ship champagne by sailing cargo ship from Le Havre to New York. This initiative is explicitly linked to the Pernod Ricard Group’s path to carbon neutrality by 2050 according to the SBTi, with work on scopes 1, 2 and 3 emissions. The text highlights efforts in viticulture, packaging, distillation and transport, including regenerative viticulture programs, reductions in transport emissions, the use of multimodal transport and biofuels, and goals for recyclable, reusable or compostable packaging.
Another initiative, "Good Nights Are Safe Nights," is described as a comprehensive, community-based program launched by Pernod Ricard North America in partnership with Safe Night LLC. It is designed to promote responsible alcohol consumption, reduce harm and create safer nightlife environments in the U.S. and Canada. The program includes training, resources and voluntary accreditation for nightlife venues, and is presented as part of Pernod Ricard’s mission to become what it calls the most responsible and sustainable spirits and wine company in North America.
Corporate developments in specific categories also appear in the available information. Pernod Ricard announced the creation of a new Global Brand Company in the USA, North American Distillers (NADL), to oversee its American whiskey portfolio and North American operation sites. This move is described as reinforcing its commitment and ambition in American whiskey, covering brands such as Jefferson's, Rabbit Hole, Smooth Ambler, Skrewball and TX. The new company is said to focus on operational excellence, safety, quality and sustainability, and to align American whiskey operations with the group’s global structure.
Within the U.S. market, Pernod Ricard USA has also outlined a transformation of its Route-to-Market strategy. This includes the creation of an RTD Division focused on the ready-to-drink category and a GEM Division tasked with incubating and scaling high-potential brands. The company describes investments in commercial capabilities such as an expanded on-premise division and enhanced revenue growth management, and it highlights long-standing relationships with major distributors.
Across these materials, Pernod Ricard S.A. and its U.S. subsidiary present a consistent picture of a global spirits and wine group with a broad portfolio of branded products, a significant presence in the U.S. market, and stated commitments to responsible drinking, sustainability and category-specific growth strategies. While PRNDY represents the company in U.S. trading, the underlying business context is provided by these descriptions of Pernod Ricard S.A. and Pernod Ricard USA.
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