In October, Pernod Ricard reported a 63% leap in group operating profits to €296m for the first half of 2002. The group’s consolidated sales, excluding duties and tax, reached €2.6 billion, up 18% from the first half of 2001, while consolidated net profit was up 47%, at €154m.
FRANCE: Pernod announces interim dividend
The French wines and spirits group, Pernod Ricard, has announced that it will pay an interim dividend of €0.90 per share with a €0.45 tax credit. The dividend will be paid on 14 January. As is the normal practice, the dividend is equal to half the dividend paid last year.
December 19, 2002