As I write these words on another blisteringly hot day in this record-breaking European summer, Diageo’s stock market performance is showing signs of warming up too. Despite posting a disappointing set of full-year results last week – sales down 2% to US$19.64bn on an organic basis – the company’s share price has risen by nearly 10% over the past few days, and is up nearly 30% since its nadir at the beginning of April.
Pernod Ricard sells Becherovka bitter brand to Maspex
The move marks Maspex’s second deal in the spirits segment, having acquired Żubrówka in 2022.
Henry Mathieu December 22 2023








