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PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Press Release Paris, 9 November 2020 The evolution of the Covid-19 pandemic has led the French government to take new measures to limit its spread and protect our citizens. In order to comply with the ban on collective gatherings now in force, and in application of Order n2020-321 of 25 March 2020, Pernod Ricard (Paris:RI) regretfully announces that, as an exceptional measure, its 2020 Shareholders Meeting will be held behind closed doors, without the shareholders being present. Accordingly, no admission card will be issued. This Shareholders Meeting will be held on 27 November 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the new Pernod Ricard registered office located at 5 cours Paul Ricard, 75008 Paris. The preliminary notice of meeting comprising the agenda and the draft resolutions was published in the Bulletin des Annonces Lgales Obligatoires (BALO) n128 of 23 October 2020 and the notice of meeting in the BALO n135 of 9 November 2020 and in Les Petites Affiches, a journal of legal notices. These notices include information on how to attend and vote at the Combined General Meeting. Information and documents pertaining to the Combined General Meeting are available in the General Shareholders Meeting / 2020 General Shareholders Meeting section of Pernod Ricards website: https://www.pernod-ricard.com/en/investors/our-financial-information. In accordance with the applicable laws and regulations, and in light of the current health situation, the Shareholders Meeting documents that are available to the shareholders can be provided upon request by sending an email to the address set up specifically for the Shareholders' Meeting: agpr2020@pernod-ricard.com, or by calling the Shareholder Services on 0800 880 953. Documents listed in Article R.225-73-1 of the French Commercial Code are available on Pernod Ricards website: https://www.pernod-ricard.com/en/investors/our-financial-information, in the General Shareholders Meeting / 2020 General Shareholders Meeting section since 6 November 2020, the twenty-first day that precedes the General Meeting. In accordance with applicable regulatory provisions: Shareholders agenda: FY21 half-year results 11 February, 2021 About Pernod Ricard Pernod Ricard is the worlds No 2 in wines and spirits with consolidated sales of 8,448 million in FY20. 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, which owns 16 of the Top 100 Spirits Brands, holds one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry, including: Absolut Vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantines, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur, Mumm and Perrier-Jout champagnes, as well Jacobs Creek, Brancott Estate, Campo Viejo, and Kenwood wines. Pernod Ricards brands are distributed across 160+ markets and by its own salesforce in 73 markets. The Groups decentralised organisation empowers its 19,000 employees to be true on-the-ground ambassadors of its vision of Crateurs de Convivialit. As reaffirmed by the Groups strategic plan, Transform and Accelerate, deployed in 2018, Pernod Ricards strategy focuses on investing in long-term, profitable growth for all stakeholders. The Group remains true to its three founding values: entrepreneurial spirit, mutual trust, and a strong sense of ethics, as illustrated by the 2030 Sustainability and Responsibility roadmap supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Good times from a good place. In recognition of Pernod Ricards strong commitment to sustainable development and responsible consumption, it has received a Gold rating from Ecovadis. Pernod Ricard is also a United Nations Global Compact LEAD company. Pernod Ricard is listed on Euronext (Ticker: RI; ISIN Code: FR0000120693) and is part of the CAC 40 and Eurostoxx 50 indices.

Answer: Pernod Ricard:Availability of Preparatory Documents for the Combined General Meeting (Ordinary and Extraordinary Sessions) of 27 November 2020