PERNOD SEES UNSTABLE GROWTH IN Q1

Despite easy global comps, 5.6% organic sales growth was negatively affected by tough U.S. comps for ex-Allied brands and delayed promotions in the U.S., Spain, France and China.Spirits operations recorded organic growth of 7.3%, while wine fell 4.7%, primarily in the U.K. and U.S.Driven by premiumization and favorable brand mix, Pernod's top 15 brands, including those from Allied Domecq, grew 2% volume and 7% sales, putting it back in line with the “old Pernod’s” top 12 brand growth in the