PERNOD RICARD : places US$ 2.5 billion of Notes

Pernod Ricard will issue and sell US$ 850 million aggregate principal amount of its 2.95% Fixed-Rate Notes due 2017, US$ 800 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.25% Fixed-Rate Notes due 2022 and US$ 850 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.50% Fixed-Rate Notes due 2042*. 

The transaction will enable the Group to benefit from very favorable issue conditions, to extend the maturity profile of its debt and to prepay a significant part of its bank debt under the Group's syndicated credit agreement.

The Notes will be issued on or about 12 January 2012, the expected settlement date of the Notes.

* The maturity date of the 2042 Notes is the earlier of (i), January 15, 2042 and (ii) if prior to July 12, 2037 Pernod Ricard's corporate existence is not extended beyond January 15, 2042, July 12, 2037.

About Pernod Ricard

Pernod Ricard is the world's co-leader in wines and spirits with consolidated sales of € 7,643 million in 2010/11. 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, Kahlúa and Malibu liqueurs, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes, as well Jacob's Creek, Brancott Estate (formerly Montana), Campo Viejo and Graffigna wines.

Pernod Ricard employs a workforce of nearly 18,000 people and operates through a decentralised organisation, with 6 "Brand Companies" and 70 "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 the NYSE Euronext exchange (Ticker: RI; ISIN code: FR0000120693) and is a member of the CAC 40 index.

Pernod Ricard financial calendar

- 16 February 2012  2011/12 half-year sales and results

- 26 April 2012  2011/12 third quarter sales

Pernod Ricard Contacts

Jean TOUBOUL / Financial Communication - Investor Relations VP 
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Stéphanie SCHROEDER / External Communications Deputy Director 
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Alison DONOHOE / Investor Relations 
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Florence TARON / Press Relations Manager 
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IMPORTANT NOTICE

NO COMMUNICATION AND NO INFORMATION IN RESPECT OF THE OFFERING BY PERNOD RICARD OF THE BONDS MAY BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE PUBLIC IN ANY JURISDICTION WHERE A REGISTRATION OR APPROVAL IS REQUIRED. NO STEPS HAVE BEEN OR WILL BE TAKEN IN ANY JURISDICTION WHERE SUCH STEPS WOULD BE REQUIRED. THE OFFERING OR SUBSCRIPTION OF THE BONDS MAY BE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC LEGAL OR REGULATORY RESTRICTIONS IN CERTAIN JURISDICTIONS. PERNOD RICARD TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY VIOLATION OF ANY SUCH RESTRICTIONS BY ANY PERSON.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT, AND SHALL NOT, IN ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CONSTITUTE A PUBLIC OFFERING NOR AN INVITATION TO THE PUBLIC IN CONNECTION WITH ANY OFFER IN ANY JURISDICTION.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A PROSPECTUS WITHIN THE MEANING OF DIRECTIVE 2003/71/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF NOVEMBER 4, 2003 (AS IMPLEMENTED IN EACH MEMBER STATE OF THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA, THE "PROSPECTUS DIRECTIVE").

WITH RESPECT TO THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA THAT HAVE IMPLEMENTED THE PROSPECTUS DIRECTIVE (EACH, A "RELEVANT MEMBER STATE"), NO ACTION HAS BEEN UNDERTAKEN OR WILL BE UNDERTAKEN TO MAKE AN OFFER TO THE PUBLIC OF THE BONDS REQUIRING A PUBLICATION OF A PROSPECTUS IN ANY RELEVANT MEMBER STATE. AS A RESULT, THE BONDS MAY ONLY BE OFFERED IN RELEVANT MEMBER STATES:

(A) TO QUALIFIED INVESTORS (AS DEFINED BY THE PROSPECTUS DIRECTIVE, AND INCLUDING THE AMENDMENT TO DIRECTIVE 2010/73/EU AS FAR AS THIS AMENDMENT HAS BEEN ADOPTED BY THE RELEVANT MEMBER STATE); OR (B) IN ANY OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES, NOT REQUIRING PERNOD RICARD TO PUBLISH A PROSPECTUS AS PROVIDED UNDER ARTICLE 3(2) OF THE PROSPECTUS DIRECTIVE.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL, OR A SOLICITATION OF OFFERS TO PURCHASE OR SUBSCRIBE FOR SECURITIES IN THE UNITED STATES. THE SECURITIES REFERRED TO HEREIN HAVE NOT BEEN AND WILL NOT BE REGISTERED UNDER THE U.S. SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE "SECURITIES ACT") AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED OR SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES, OR TO OR FOR THE ACCOUNT OR BENEFIT OF U.S. PERSONS (AS DEFINED IN REGULATION S UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT), ABSENT REGISTRATION OR AN APPLICABLE EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT. PERNOD RICARD DOES NOT INTEND TO REGISTER ANY PORTION OF THE PROPOSED OFFERING IN THE UNITED STATES NOR TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC OFFERING OF SECURITIES IN THE UNITED STATES.THIS NOTICE IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO RULE 135C UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT.