Remy Cointreau, Pernod Ricard shares hit by China probe of EU brandy
By Steve Goldstein
Shares in leading French makers of spirits plunged on Friday in wake of a Chinese investigation.
Remy Cointreau (FR:RCO) shares plunged 11% and Pernod Ricard stock (FR:RI) fell 5%, after China launched an anti-dumping investigation into brandy imported from the European Union.
According to JPMorgan, Remy generates about 30% of its profit from China, and Pernod generates about 20%.
"Limited info on what the results from such actions could be, butworst case scenario could be of increased tariffs on all EU Brandy, which could result in lower volumes and/or margins in the region," said Olivia Petronilho of JPMorgan in a note.
LVMH Moet Hennessy (FR:MC), whose wine and spirits account for about a tenth of its revenue, saw its stock fall by 2%.
The announcement by China follows the EU probe into China's electric vehicle makers.
The China Ministry of Commerce said it was responding to a complaint made by the domestic brandy industry.
-Steve Goldstein
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