Davis Polk advised the initial purchasers in connection with a Rule 144A/Regulation S offering by Pernod Ricard of $600 million aggregate principal amount of 3.250% fixed-rate notes due 2026.

Pernod Ricard is the world’s number two in wine and spirits. The group was formed in 1975 from the merger of Pernod and Ricard S.A. Since then, Pernod Ricard has expanded through both organic and external growth. Pernod Ricard holds one of the industry’s most prestigious brand portfolios: 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, Kahlúa and Malibu liqueurs, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes, as well as Jacob’s Creek, Brancott Estate, Campo Viejo and Graffigna and Kenwood wines.

The Davis Polk U.S. corporate team included partner John Banes, counsel Amy T. Alter and associates Andrew Rowe and Ida Araya-Brumskine. The French corporate team included associate Jean-Christophe Devouge. Counsel Alon Gurfinkel and associate Omer Harel provided U.S. tax advice. Members of the Davis Polk team are based in the Paris and London offices.

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