For those of you with long memories, yesterday’s (26 March) initial media reports of deal talks between Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman – and then the subsequent confirmation by the two companies – probably brought to mind previous mega-deals in spirits, including Suntory Holdings’ purchase of Beam in 2014 or, perhaps more pertinently, the 2005 takeover of Allied Domecq or the 2000 purchase of Seagram.
“I don’t worry about competition” – Radico Khaitan’s Sanjeev Banga on stepping up Indian distiller’s international presence
The Rampur whisky and Magic Moments vodka owner generates a little more than 10% of its annual sales outside India but is looking to build its presence overseas.
Dean Best September 25 2024









