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Pernod Ricard’s Completed Acquisition of V&S

24 Jul, 2008 08:07 CET
Press release - Paris, 24 July 2008

Pernod Ricard is pleased to announce the completion of the acquisition of V&S Vin & Sprit AB (“V&S”). This follows the decision by the European Commission on 17 July 2008 to authorise Pernod Ricard to acquire 100% of the shares in V&S in accordance with the agreements concluded between the Kingdom of Sweden and Pernod Ricard on 30 March 2008. The transaction is valued at €5.69...

V&S Sustainability Report achieves highest reporting level according to GRI

21 Apr, 2008 08:45 CET
V&S Group has achieved the highest level of A+ in line with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) reporting guidelines. The A+ level has been confirmed by audit company Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers. The GRI is supported by the UN’s environmental programme and entails the internationally best known and most widely used guidelines for sustainability reporting.
“We are among the first in Sweden to achieve A+. We...

Annual Report 2007

1 Apr, 2008 12:00 CET
Annual Report 2007

Comments by the Board of V&S Vin & Sprit AB (publ) to the decision by the Govern...

31 Mar, 2008 10:06 CET
Pernod Ricard is a well-reputed company in the industry, with international brands as well as strong local presence. They take a long-term industrial view and have stated their ambition to continue to develop V&S's operations. The Board sees considerable industrial logic in the deal.

Further information
Peeter Luksep, Vice President Investor Relations, V&S, Phone +46 8 744 73 53,
Mobile 070-723 41 28, e-mail...

Improved results for third consecutive year for V&S

31 Jan, 2008 13:03 CET
• Operating profit in 2007 increased by 2% to SEK 2,305 million (2,275). Operating profit increased by 19% for comparable units, i.e. adjusted for divestments and currency exchange effects. • ABSOLUT VODKA rose by 9% in volume in 2007. • The weaker US dollar compared to the previous year affected Group net sales by SEK -280 million and operating profit by SEK -155 million. • Profit after tax amounted to SEK...

YEAR-END REPORT January – December 2007

1 Jan, 2008 11:31 CET
YEAR-END REPORT January – December 2007

V&S Interim Report January-September 2007

31 Oct, 2007 14:11 CET
• Third quarter operating profit up 23% to SEK 677 (549) million. • Third quarter profit after tax up 29% to SEK 423 (329) million. • Group net sales for the third quarter up 5% to SEK 2,666 (2,529) million. • Sales volume increased by 9% to 7.0 (6.4) million 9-litre cases in the third quarter
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Very strong third quarter for V&S Group

31 Oct, 2007 14:04 CET
• Third quarter operating profit up 23% to SEK 677 (549) million.
• Third quarter profit after tax up 29% to SEK 423 (329) million.
• Group net sales for the third quarter up 5% to SEK 2,666 (2,529) million.
• Sales volume increased by 9% to 7.0 (6.4) million 9-litre cases in the third quarter
“The third quarter was extremely strong for V&S compared to the same quarter last year, as particularly evidenced...

V&S to sell yeast operation

29 Oct, 2007 14:30 CET
V&S Group has signed an agreement to sell a yeast production facility in Grenaa, Denmark, to the Canadian company Lallemand Inc, one of the world’s leading producers and marketers of yeast.
This is part of V&S Group’s strategy to focus on branded spirits.

The operation in Grenaa produces yeast and molasses alcohol, primarily for the Danish market. It employs a staff of 81 and 2006 sales reached...

V&S Group 90 years old

16 Oct, 2007 16:16 CET
V&S Group was founded on 17 October 1917. Today, 90 years later, V&S can look back on a long, successful journey. As one of the world’s leading companies in the beverage industry – with a raft of spirits brands such as ABSOLUT VODKA, Grönstedts Cognac, Plymouth Gin, Aalborg Akvavit and OP Anderson and wines including Chill Out, California White and Blossa mulled wine – there is no doubt that V&S has every reason to...

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