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Who owns Beefeater?

Beefeater is owned by Pernod Ricard (France, EPA: RI), which acquired the brand on 26 July 2005.[1][2] Beefeater was founded in 1863 in London and was independent until 2005.

This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.

Key facts

Current owner
Pernod Ricard SA reported
Owned since
· deal details
Acquisition price
£7.4 billion (enterprise value)
Previous owner
Independent (1863–2005)
Owner HQ
🇫🇷 France, Paris
Origin
🇬🇧 United Kingdom, London
Founded
1863
Category
Beverages › Spirits › Gin
Parent ticker
EPA: RI
Last verified
· 2 sources

About Beefeater

Beefeater is the largest gin still distilled within London, made to a recipe from 1863 by James Burrough, a pharmacist who bought a small distillery. The botanicals are steeped for 24 hours before distillation, and the brand takes its name from the Yeomen Warders of the Tower of London.

Ownership timeline of Beefeater

Owners of Beefeater from 2005 to 2026 Pernod Ricard 2005–present Pernod Ricard 20052010201520202025
  1. 2005 – present Pernod Ricard — acquired 26 July 2005 [1][2] reported

Where Beefeater sits in Pernod Ricard

Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.

Where Beefeater sits in Pernod Ricard Tree of 11 brands under Pernod Ricard. Pernod Ricard Beefeater Absolut Chivas Regal G.H. Mumm Havana Club Jameson and 5 more

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Deals involving Beefeater

Acquisition closed

Pernod Ricard acquires Malibu, Beefeater, G.H. Mumm and Kahlúa

Pernod Ricard acquired Allied Domecq for about £7.4 billion, bidding jointly with Fortune Brands, which took several of the brands to satisfy competition authorities. The purchase made Pernod Ricard the second largest spirits group in the world behind Diageo.

Value
£7.4bn
Seller
—
Regulatory
None recorded

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Beefeater?

The parent company of Beefeater is Pernod Ricard, a publicly listed company headquartered in France.

Is Beefeater British or French?

Beefeater originated in the United Kingdom in 1863, but it is owned today by Pernod Ricard, which is headquartered in France. So Beefeater is a British-origin brand under French ownership.

When did Pernod Ricard buy Beefeater?

Pernod Ricard completed its acquisition of Beefeater on 26 July 2005, after announcing the deal on 21 April 2005.

Who owned Beefeater before Pernod Ricard?

Beefeater was an independent company from its founding in 1863 in London until Pernod Ricard acquired it in 2005.

Is Beefeater still owned by Pernod Ricard?

Yes. As of 8 September 2026, Beefeater is still owned by Pernod Ricard. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (2) & corrections

Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.

  1. [1] Pernod Ricard Universal Registration Document 2024/25 — Pernod Ricard SA, Annual report, published 1 October 2025; retrieved 8 September 2026.
  2. [2] Pernod Ricard completes the acquisition of Allied Domecq — Pernod Ricard SA, Official press release, published 26 July 2005; retrieved 8 September 2026.

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