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News Briefs for January 24, 2019

•Gem & Bolt Mezcal has named industry veteran John Esposito as chairman. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 25, 2019

Pernod Responds To Activist Investor Critique

Yesterday, activist investment fund Elliott Management Corp. took aim at the management of Pernod Ricard, in which it holds a 2.5% stake, urging the world’s second-largest spirits marketer to take steps to shed non-core assets and seek new perspectives on the business with the goal of expanding operating margins. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 13, 2018

Activist Investment Group Pressures Pernod For Changes

Activist investor Elliott Management Corp. has taken a 2.5% stake in Pernod Ricard and is urging changes at the world’s second-largest spirits marketer. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 12, 2018

News Briefs for November 19, 2018

•Diageo is backing Tanqueray with a new multi-million dollar global campaign called “Unmistakably Tanqueray.” Continue reading →

Posted in News on November 19, 2018

Pernod Reports Strong First Quarter, Renews With SGWS In 35 States

Pernod Ricard reported organic sales growth of 10.4% globally for its fiscal first quarter ended in September. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 18, 2018

Pernod Ricard Invests €150 Million In Irish Whiskey Operations, As Category Boom Continues

Pernod Ricard’s Irish Distillers unit has unveiled a new €150 million ($174m) push to upgrade and expand its production facilities, as the Irish whiskey category continues to surge in the global market. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 15, 2018

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