HARRISON, NY -- In the wake of the ...

HARRISON, NY -- In the wake of the December 2001 closing of the three-way deal between Pernod Ricard, Diageo and Vivendi Universal (Seagram) for Seagram's spirits and wine business, Pernod Ricard has mov forward swiftly to make its mark as united of the major players in the U beverage alcohol market.

The U division of the Paris-based Pernod Ricard, which for years had been known as Austin, Nichols & Company, has changed its name to Pernod Ricard USA, giving itself the name recognition and cachet of individual of the most successful beverage alcohol companies in the world. The