First Quarter 2014/2015 Sales

Press Release 23/10/2014

 

Return to growth in Q1,
 despite a difficult environment

organic sales growth: +2%  

2014/15 guidance:
Organic growth in PRO between +1% and +3%

Sales for the first quarter of 2014/15 totalled ' 2,037 million. Pernod Ricard posted organic growth of +2%, representing a return to growth, including:

  • a gradual improvement in Asia-Rest of World (+4%)
  • a mixed performance in Europe (-1%)
  • continued growth in the Americas (+3%)

Reported growth was +1% due to a slightly unfavourable foreign exchange effect over the period.

The Top 14 (+2%) returned to growth.

Priority Premium Wines declined (-3%) despite the continued growth of the Campo Viejo and Brancott Estate brands.

The 18 Key Local Brands (+7%) reported very good growth driven by Indian whiskies.

 

As part of this communication, Pierre Pringuet, Chief Executive Officer, stated: 'Pernod Ricard's return to growth in the first quarter illustrates the Group's resilience in a difficult context. We are confident in the strength of our portfolio and distribution network. The roll-out of project Allegro will contribute to strengthening our operational efficiency.'

Alexandre Ricard, Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer, added: 'For the full financial year we anticipate a gradual improvement in sales, in an environment that will remain difficult. We plan to increase investment behind our priority brands and innovations. As a result, our 2014/15 guidance is organic growth in profit from recurring operations between +1% and +3%.'

A detailed presentation of sales for the first quarter of 2014/15 can be downloaded from our website: www.pernod-ricard.com

Note: All growth data specified in this press release refers to organic growth, unless otherwise stated.

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