Company Profile For Pernod Ricard S.A.

Pernod Ricard SA is a France-based producer and distributor of spirits and wines. It operates as holding company, with the structure divided between brand owner subsidiaries, such as The Absolut Company, Havana Club International and Chivas Brothers, which produce and develop marketing strategies for the brands, and regional distribution subsidiaries, such as Pernod Ricard Europe, Pernod Ricard Americas and Pernod Ricard Asia, which implement marketing strategies and distribute local brands. The Company is active in eight principal beverage sectors: whiskies, aniseed spirits, liqueurs, cognacs and brandies, white spirits and rums, bitters, champagnes and wines. Pernod Ricard SA’s flagship brands include Ricard, Havana Club, Ballantine’s, Malibu, Martell, The Glenlivet, Chivas Regal, Jameson and Absolut Vodka, among others. It operates in Europe, both Americas and the Asia-Pacific region.

BRIEF: For the fiscal year ended 30 June 2009, Pernod Ricard SA's total revenue increased 9% to EUR7.2B. Net income from continuing operations increased 12% to EUR937M. Total revenue reflects improved sales in France, Europe, Americas and Other Foreign/Asia geographic segments. Net income from continuing operations benefited from improved gross and operating margins. Pernod Ricard SA is a France-based producer and distributor of spirit and wines.