Who owns Absolut?
Absolut is owned by Pernod Ricard (France, EPA: RI), which has owned the brand since 23 July 2008.[1] Absolut was founded in 1879 in Åhus and was independent until 2008.
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
- Previous owner
- Independent (1879–2008)
- Owner HQ
- 🇫🇷 France, Paris
- Origin
- 🇸🇪 Sweden, Åhus
- Founded
- 1879
- Category
- Beverages › Spirits › Vodka
- Parent ticker
- EPA: RI
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Absolut
Absolut vodka has been distilled in Åhus, southern Sweden since 1879, using winter wheat grown nearby and a continuous distillation method developed by Lars Olsson Smith. Its advertising campaign, running from 1980 and built entirely on the bottle silhouette, produced more than a thousand distinct executions. Pernod Ricard bought it in 2008 for €5.6 billion.
Ownership timeline of Absolut
- 2008 – present Pernod Ricard [1] reported
Where Absolut sits in Pernod Ricard
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Absolut?
The parent company of Absolut is Pernod Ricard, a publicly listed company headquartered in France.
Is Absolut Swedish or French?
Absolut originated in Sweden in 1879, but it is owned today by Pernod Ricard, which is headquartered in France. So Absolut is a Swedish-origin brand under French ownership.
Since when has Pernod Ricard owned Absolut?
Pernod Ricard has owned Absolut since 23 July 2008.
Who owned Absolut before Pernod Ricard?
Absolut was an independent company from its founding in 1879 in Åhus until Pernod Ricard acquired it in 2008.
Is Absolut still owned by Pernod Ricard?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Absolut is still owned by Pernod Ricard. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & 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] Pernod Ricard Universal Registration Document 2024/25 — Pernod Ricard SA, Annual report, published 1 October 2025; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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