PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News:
Press Release - Paris, 12 July 2017
Pernod Ricard (Paris:RI) announces today the signing of an agreement with Billy Walker, Graham Stevenson and Trisha Savage, comprising The Glenallachie Consortium, for the sale of the Glenallachie Distillery, located in Scotland.
The transaction also includes the Glenallachie single malt brand, MacNair’s and White Heather blended scotch brands, and relevant inventories to support future development of those brands.
The disposal is in line with Pernod Ricard’s strategy to focus on its priority spirits and wines brands and to adjust its industrial footprint to its needs.
The closing of the transaction is subject to customary conditions and is expected to take place before the end of 2017.
The Glenallachie Consortium was advised in this transaction by Macdonald Henderson (legal) and Grant Thornton (accountancy and tax).
Pernod Ricard was advised in this transaction by Fluxion Advisors Limited and Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP.
About The Glenallachie Consortium
Billy Walker is one of
the most recognisable characters in the Scotch whisky industry, having
now been involved in the industry for over 40 years. With a degree in
chemistry Billy has been involved in most aspects of the production of
Scotch whisky, having spent time at Ballantines, Inver House Distillers
and Burn Stewart. More recently he was instrumental in establishing and
building the BenRiach Distillery Company prior to its sale in 2016.
Graham
Stevenson is a Chartered Accountant who has spent almost 30 years in the
Scotch whisky industry. He initially joined the North British Distillery
Company in Edinburgh before moving to Inver House Distillers in 1994. He
has remained there for the past 23 years, most of that time as managing
director.
Trisha Savage has over 30 years’ experience in the
Scotch whisky industry. Starting at Burn Stewart she has worked closely
with Billy throughout her career and was also instrumental in
establishing and building the BenRiach Distillery Company.
The
mission is to be a wholly Scottish owned, Scottish based, and truly
independent Scotch whisky company producing excellent whiskies and
offering them to the market at premium but affordable prices.
About Pernod Ricard
Pernod Ricard is the world’s n°2 in
wines and spirits with consolidated Sales of € 8,682 million in 2015/16.
Created in 1975 by the merger of Ricard and Pernod, the Group has
undergone sustained development, based on both organic growth and
acquisitions: Seagram (2001), Allied Domecq (2005) and Vin&Sprit (2008).
Pernod Ricard holds one of the most prestigious brand portfolios in the
sector: Absolut Vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal
Salute and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell
cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur, Mumm and
Perrier- Jouët champagnes, as well Jacob’s Creek, Brancott Estate, Campo
Viejo and Kenwood wines. Pernod Ricard employs a workforce of
approximately 18,000 people and operates through a decentralised
organisation, with 6 “Brand Companies” and 85 “Market Companies”
established in each key market. Pernod Ricard is strongly committed to a
sustainable development policy and encourages responsible consumption.
Pernod Ricard’s strategy and ambition are based on 3 key values that
guide its expansion: entrepreneurial spirit, mutual trust and a strong
sense of ethics. Pernod Ricard is listed on Euronext (Ticker: RI; ISIN
code: FR0000120693) and is part of the CAC 40 index.
