Pernod Ricard Acquires a Majority Stake in Château Sainte Marguerite

Corby (Pernod Ricard) Acquires 90% Stake in Ace Beverage Group

June 13, 2023

Food & Beverage

Corby Spirit and Wine, the Canadian affiliate of Pernod Ricard, will acquire a 90% stake in Ace Beverage Group for an enterprise value of CAD 165 million, with call options to buy the remaining shares in 2025 and 2028. The deal gives Corby a stronger position in the fast-growing Canadian ready-to-drink (RTD) category and will leverage Corby's distribution network to scale ABG's Cottage Springs, Ace Hill and other brands across Canada.

Trinchero Family Wine and Spirits to Acquire Mumm Sparkling California, Mumm Napa and DVX from Pernod Ricard

December 16, 2025

Food & Beverage

Pernod Ricard and Trinchero Family Wine and Spirits signed a definitive agreement for Trinchero to take over the U.S. sparkling wines activities covering Mumm Sparkling California, Mumm Napa and DVX. The transaction excludes assets related to the G.H. Mumm Champagne brand and other international Mumm sparkling wines activities, and is expected to close in Spring 2026 subject to customary conditions.

Sagard PE, Fondaction and Roynat Invest in Courchesne Larose Group

December 20, 2022

Food & Beverage

Sagard Private Equity Canada has made a significant growth investment in Courchesne Larose Group, joined by Fondaction and Roynat Equity Partners, to support the company's expansion beyond Quebec and the Maritimes. The Routhier Monette family and management remain shareholders, and the transaction is supported by several lenders including National Bank of Canada, CIBC, Scotiabank and Royal Bank of Canada.

Pernod Ricard Acquires The Whisky Exchange

September 21, 2021

Retail

Pernod Ricard has signed an agreement to acquire The Whisky Exchange, a leading UK-based online and physical retailer of whiskies and fine spirits. The deal is intended to strengthen Pernod Ricard’s e‑commerce and direct-to-consumer capabilities and create synergies with its existing digital platforms while keeping The Whisky Exchange’s management and team in place.

AWL/Accolade (Vinarchy) Acquires Pernod Ricard’s International Wine Portfolio

April 30, 2025

Food & Beverage

Australian Wine Holdco Limited (AWL), a consortium of institutional investors and owner of Accolade Wines, has completed the acquisition of Pernod Ricard’s portfolio of strategic international wines effective April 30, 2025. The deal combines the Pernod Ricard wine assets (including Jacob’s Creek, Campo Viejo, Brancott Estate and others) with Accolade to form a new global wine company, Vinarchy, while Pernod Ricard will continue distribution for a transitional period.

Charterhouse and Siaci Saint Honore Management Agree Deal; Ardian and Edmond de Rothschild to Sell

June 7, 2018

Insurance

Charterhouse Capital Partners, together with the management team led by CEO Pierre Donnersberg, has agreed to acquire the Siaci Saint Honore Group from Ardian and Edmond de Rothschild in a management buyout. Charterhouse will be the main shareholder alongside management to support the Group’s development as an independent European insurance consulting and brokerage leader; the transaction was expected to complete in September 2018 and is subject to regulatory and works council approvals.