Pernod Ricard Posts 26% Profit Drop on Weak US and China Markets, Tariffs
Pernod Ricard said weaker conditions in the US and China and increased tariffs drove a 26% fall in annual profits to €1.2 billion. Turnover dropped 14% to €9.4 billion, hurt by currency moves tied to a softer US dollar, Indian rupee and Turkish lira, with US sales down 14% and China down 19%, and prestige cognac categories under pressure.
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