The 1988 acquisition of Irish Distillers Ltd (IDL) by Pernod Ricard is the great drinks industry acquisition that almost never happened. As the story goes, the French company – then a fraction of the size of today’s colossus – originally only wanted a small slice of the Irish whiskey pie.
Corby Spirit and Wine posts M&A-driven growth, eyes more deals
CEO Krantz told investors that the spirits and wine group would also look at its own portfolio to see if it can divest some “less attractive” brands.
Conor Reynolds August 22 2024








