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03/10/2008 : Filing of Pernod Ricard’s 2007/08 Reference Document
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Press release - Paris, 3 October 2008
Pernod Ricard filed its Reference Document with the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) on 2 October 2008 under number D.08-0656.
This document is available from the Company’s website www.pernod-ricard.com and on the AMF website www.amf-france.org.
It is also available at the Company registered office – 12 Place des Etats-Unis – 75116 Paris, France.
The Reference Document notably includes:
• the annual report,
• the Chairman’s report on corporate governance and internal control procedures implemented by the Company,
• the related Statutory Auditors’ report,
• the required information concerning the description of the share buyback programme,
• information concerning fees paid to the Statutory Auditors,
• as well as the annual information document.
About Pernod Ricard
Created by the merger of Pernod and Ricard (1975), the Group has undergone sustained development, based on both organic growth and acquisitions. The purchase of part of Seagram (2001), the acquisitions of Allied Domecq (2005) and recently of Vin & Sprit (2008) have made Pernod Ricard the world’s co-leader in wines and spirits with sales of € 6,589 million in 2007/08.
Pernod Ricard holds one of the most prestigious brand portfolios in the sector: ABSOLUT Premium Vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson’s Irish Whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Kahlúa and Malibu liqueurs, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes, as well Jacob’s Creek and Montana wines.
The Group favours a decentralised organisation, with 7 Brand Owners and 70 Distribution Companies established in each key market, and employs a workforce of more than 19,300 people.
Pernod Ricard is strongly committed to a sustainable development policy and encourages responsible consumption.
Pernod Ricard is listed on the NYSE Euronext exchange (Ticker: RI; ISIN code: FR0000120693) and is a member of the CAC 40 index.
Shareholders’ agenda:
2008/09 1st Quarter Sales – Thursday 30 October 2008
Combined General Meeting - Wednesday 5 November 2008
Contacts Pernod Ricard
Francisco de la VEGA / Communication VP Tel: +33 (0)1 41 00 40 96
Denis FIEVET / Financial Communication - Investor Relations VP Tel: +33 (0)1 41 00 41 71
Florence TARON / Press Relations Manager Tel: +33 (0)1 41 00 40 88
