Pernod Ricard Reports 10% Rise In Full-Year Net Profit

Pernod Ricard SA

reported a 10% rise in its full-year net profit. Pernod Ricard's net profit for the period surged to EUR1.05 billion, from EUR951 million, in the year-ago period. Its sales climbed 8% to EUR7.64 billion from EUR7.08 billion. Pernod Ricard also proposed a dividend of EUR1.44 per share. Pernod Ricard shares gained 0.23% to close at $17.73 yesterday.