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Time of India
17 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Tilaknagar buys Imperial Blue for Rs 4k cr from Pernod Ricard
Representative image MUMBAI: Tilaknagar Industries, maker of Mansion House brandy is acquiring the Imperial Blue business from the Indian unit of French liquor giant Pernod Ricard in a Rs 4,150-crore all-cash deal to "fast-track" its foray into the whisky segment. The transaction includes deferred payment of Rs 282 crore, to be paid four years after the deal, which is expected to close in six months, the company said in a late night filing on Wednesday. The acquisition, pegged to be the largest in the local alcoholic beverages space by an Indian company, will allow Tilaknagar, which has a big share in brandy space to build a strong whisky portfolio across premium price-points, tapping into growing premiumisation trend besides expanding its distribution reach. Imperial Blue, for which India is the biggest market with over 90% of its sales, is the third-largest whisky brand in the country by volume. With a sales volume of 22.4 million cases, Imperial Blue accounts for about a 9% volume share in the whisky category. To give a broader perspective of the whisky market, about 79 million cases are sold annually in India. "Having achieved leadership in the brandy segment, it is now time for us to broaden our portfolio and cater to India's diverse and evolving consumer base. While we continue to grow our business organically, this strategic acquisition allows us to enter the whisky category with one of the country's most trusted and admired brands," said Amit Dahanukar, chairman and MD at Tilaknagar Industries. For Pernod Ricard, the sale of the Imperial Blue business will allow it to sharpen its focus on more profitable and faster growing brands in India., like in the rest of the world, said chairman and CEO Alexandre Ricard. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Pernod Ricard sells Imperial Blue whisky to India's Tilaknagar Industries
Pernod Ricard said on Wednesday it had agreed to sell its Imperial Blue whisky business to Indian liquor maker Tilaknagar Industries , as the French spirits group boosts its focus on premium labels in its portfolio. The world's No. 2 Western spirits maker did not disclose the value of the deal, but said that on completion it was expected to be "immediately and meaningfully accretive" to Pernod Ricard India's operating margin and net sales growth rate. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category others MCA PGDM Artificial Intelligence Public Policy Leadership Digital Marketing Design Thinking Technology healthcare Cybersecurity Finance Others Operations Management Data Analytics Data Science Project Management Healthcare Product Management MBA Management CXO Degree Data Science Skills you'll gain: Duration: 16 Weeks Indian School of Business CERT - ISB Cybersecurity for Leaders Program India Starts on undefined Get Details The transaction is subject to approval from the competition commission of India, and is expected to close within the coming months, Pernod Ricard said in a statement. The news comes as the French group looks to streamline its business and focus on its core portfolio of pricey, global brands amid a sector-wide downturn in sales. Pernod Ricard Chairman and CEO Alexandre Ricard said the sale would "sharpen our focus on more profitable and faster growing brands in India, as in the rest of the world". Live Events Jean Touboul, CEO of Pernod Ricard India, said it would notably allow Pernod Ricard to allocate resources more effectively towards high-growth brands in India such as Royal Stag, Blenders Pride, as well as international brands like Chivas, Jameson, Absolut, and Ballantine's. Pernod Ricard sees India, the group second-largest market, as key to future growth. Alcohol sales in India are projected to hit $61.35 billion in fiscal 2025-26, according to CRISIL. Imperial Blue, a top-selling mass-market whisky, competes in India with the likes of United Spirits' McDowell's No.1. Pernod Ricard views it as a local, value brand, and therefore not as central to its strategy as pricier, global labels like Chivas Regal. For Tilaknagar Industries , a dominant player in India's brandy market with Mansion House, the deal marks a strategic shift into whisky, a faster-growing, higher-margin segment. Tilaknagar Industries has been in turnaround mode, returning to profit after debt restructuring and widening distribution.
Business Wire
a day ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Pernod Ricard India to Sell Its Imperial Blue Business Division to Tilaknagar Industries
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Pernod Ricard (Paris:RI) is pleased to announce the signing by Pernod Ricard India Private Limited (Pernod Ricard India) of a definitive agreement to sell its Imperial Blue business division to Tilaknagar Industries Ltd (TI), a leading player in the spirits market in India. This sale strengthens Pernod Ricard India's portfolio, enabling the business to fully tap into premiumization trends and support sustained, profitable growth. As Pernod Ricard's second-largest market, India is a strategic priority, and this realignment improves the ability to capitalize on the country's strong macroeconomic fundamentals and long-term potential. Upon closing, the transaction is expected to be immediately and meaningfully accretive to Pernod Ricard India's operating margin and net sales growth rate. Pernod Ricard's active portfolio management is a key contributor to its dynamic growth across categories and geographies. The transaction is the result of the Group's continuous assessment of its strategic opportunities, in line with its long-standing commitment to deliver sustainable value to its shareholders, employees, clients and partners. Alexandre Ricard, Chairman and CEO of Pernod Ricard, stated: 'We are pleased to announce the sale of the Imperial Blue business division, a strategic move to sharpen our focus on more profitable and faster growing brands in India, like in the rest of the world. This transaction represents a win-win for all stakeholders involved, both at the global and local level. It fuels our ambition to succeed even further in one of our top markets. This will further streamline our operations as we continue to invest in India's outstanding growth.' Jean Touboul, CEO of Pernod Ricard India added: 'By exiting the Admix Value segment, this disposal will allow Pernod Ricard India to unlock further profitable growth and sharpen its focus on premiumization and innovation. It will also enable the company to allocate resources more effectively toward high-growth brands such as Royal Stag, which has already surpassed the 30-million cases milestone, Blenders Pride, and international brands like Chivas, Jameson, Absolut, and Ballantine's. Driving the next phase of growth, we are entering an exciting new chapter, one that will see bold innovations and an expanded premium portfolio tailored specifically for the evolving Indian consumer.' The transaction remains subject to the approval from the Competition Commission of India, and closing is expected to occur within the coming months. About Pernod Ricard Pernod Ricard is a worldwide leader in the spirits and wine industry, blending traditional craftsmanship, state-of-the-art brand development, and global distribution technologies. Our prestigious portfolio of premium to luxury brands includes 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 and Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes. Our mission is to ensure the long-term growth of our brands with full respect for people and the environment, while empowering our employees around the world to be ambassadors of our purposeful, inclusive and responsible culture of authentic conviviality. Pernod Ricard's consolidated sales amounted to € 11 598 million in fiscal year FY24. Pernod Ricard is listed on Euronext (Ticker: RI; ISIN Code: FR0000120693) and is part of the CAC 40 and Eurostoxx 50 indices. About Tilaknagar Industries Limited Tilaknagar Industries is one of India's leading alcoholic beverage companies, with a rich legacy spanning over 90 years. Founded in 1933 by Shri Mahadev L. Dahanukar as Maharashtra Sugar Mills, TI has, over the years, transformed into a major player in the India Made Foreign Liquor ('IMFL') industry having a manufacturing footprint of 21 units across 12 states. TI's brand portfolio straddles multiple categories, featuring two 'Millionaire' brandy brands – Mansion House and Courrier Napoleon – along with a strong presence in whisky, rum, and gin through Mansion House Whisky, Madiraa Rum and Blue Lagoon Gin. Recently, TI has expanded into the luxury segment with Monarch Legacy Edition Brandy
Irish Independent
19-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Jameson owner Pernod Ricard says it's ‘committed' to Ireland amid global review
France's Pernod Ricard owns Irish Distillers, with Jameson being a leading global seller for the group. It also owns brands such as Absolut and Martell. 'Pernod Ricard announced a reorganisation project aimed at creating a more agile and simplified organisation aligned with our strategic objectives and the current evolution of our business,' said a spokesperson. 'Given that we have just begun this process, we are not in a position to comment any further at this stage,' they said. The spokesperson added: 'Jameson is a strategic brand for Pernod Ricard, and we remain committed to Ireland, the Irish whiskey category and the growth of our whiskey brands on the global stage.' Jameson looks set to retain a leading role in the company's high-profile portfolio. Pernod Ricard told staff this week that it has launched an "internal project to create a more agile and simplified organisation". It had already announced job cuts in China, where steep anti-dumping duties on its Martell cognac label have hit sales hard, as well as a plan to cut €1bn in costs by its 2029 financial year. In a staff memo, chief executive Alexandre Ricard said the project, dubbed 'Tomorrow 2', was intended to "further advance the simplification of our organisation". Mr Ricard told staff in a video that the restructuring, which includes bundling administrative tasks rather than having brands operate individually, would lead to "departures", two sources said. There were no further details about the impact on jobs. In the presentation slides, the company said it would organise its brands into two main units, named Gold and Crystal. ADVERTISEMENT The Gold division would include champagne and brands such as Martell cognac and Jameson, while Crystal will include Havana Club, Absolut vodka and some French aperitif brands. The company plans to implement the changes, including voluntary departures, in the last three months of 2025, the slides showed. "These changes imply the launch of local consultation processes with our social partners and employees where necessary," Pernod Ricard said, without commenting on the number of jobs affected or the plan to group brands into two units. Last month, the master distiller at Pernod Ricard's Irish Distillers unit, Kevin O'Gorman, said a new €250m distillery at Midleton in Co Cork won't now open until 2027. It had been expected to open this year. Last month rival LVMH's wines and spirits division announced plans to shrink its workforce by nearly 13pc. Pernod, Guinness maker Diageo and Remy Cointreau have also had to adjust their growth expectations as the boom in sales enjoyed after the Covid pandemic has gone into reverse. All three companies have scrapped or reduced ambitious sales targets for the coming years. Remy and other rivals, such as Jack Daniel's maker Brown-Forman have also cut jobs. Diageo, the world's largest spirits maker, also plans to cut $500m in costs and make substantial asset disposals by 2028.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pernod Ricard launches reorganisation plan
Pernod Ricard has launched "an internal project" aimed at creating "a more agile and simplified organisation" at the Olmeca Tequila maker. Reports from Reuters yesterday (18 June) suggested the group was looking to streamline its operations. Internal company presentation slides viewed by the publication reportedly suggested Pernod Ricard plans to group its brands into two main divisions. When asked about its plans, the group told Just Drinks: "At Pernod Ricard, we work on an ongoing basis to adapt our organisation and ways of working to the fast-evolving business environment. "That is why we have announced to all our employees an internal project aimed to create a more agile and simplified organisation aligned with our strategic objectives and the current evolution of our business. "These changes imply the launch of local consultation processes with our social partners and employees where necessary, therefore we cannot comment any further at this stage'. It is unclear how many employees may be affected by the move. According to a staff memo, seen by Reuters, CEO Alexandre Ricard said the project, called Tomorrow 2, looks to "further advance the simplification of our organisation". Two sources also told the publication Ricard informed staff in a video the group's restructuring would bring about "departures". Several major distillers have been facing pressure on sales amid slowing demand in important markets including the US and China. Trade tensions have also weighed on consumer sentiment and shaken supply chains. In May, LVMH's Moët Hennessy also reportedly revealed plans to lay off thousands of its employees. Pernod Ricard's two new business divisions are allegedly called "Gold" and "Crystal", with the former including Champagne, and brands such as Martell Cognac and Jameson whiskey. The latter would feature Havana Club rum, Absolut vodka and French aperitifs. According to Reuters, the changes are expected to be brought into force in the last three months of this year. In its third-quarter results, released in April, Pernod Ricard booked €2.38bn ($2.7bn) in net sales, declining 3% on an organic and reported basis. Nine-month net sales dipped 4% organically and by 3% in reported terms to €8.5bn, hit by a €145m foreign-exchange impact. Volumes in the nine months were up 1%. In Pernod Ricard's third quarter, its net sales in the US were up 2%, although the company said organic net sales were "ahead of sell-out supported by wholesalers' orders ahead of tariff announcements". In China, net sales declined 5% and were down 22% in the first nine months of the financial year. At the time, the group said it was facing a 'macro context' that 'remains challenging'. Speaking after Pernod Ricard reported its third-quarter results, CFO Hélène de Tissot said the company expected China to weigh on its annual performance. 'For the fiscal year '25, the main impact of tariffs is China, which we are completely assessing. That's why we are confirming our ability and our confidence to sustain the operating margin," she said at the time. "Pernod Ricard launches reorganisation plan" was originally created and published by Just Drinks, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
