Brandtree

Who owns G.H. Mumm?

G.H. Mumm is owned by Pernod Ricard (France, EPA: RI), which acquired the brand on 26 July 2005 for £7.4 billion.[1][2] G.H. Mumm was founded in 1827 in Reims 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 (1827–2005)
Owner HQ
🇫🇷 France, Paris
Origin
🇫🇷 France, Reims
Founded
1827
Category
Beverages › Wine & champagne › Champagne & sparkling wine
Parent ticker
EPA: RI
Last verified
· 2 sources

About G.H. Mumm

G.H. Mumm is a Reims champagne house founded in 1827 by a German family and known for the red sash across its label, taken from the ribbon of the Légion d'honneur. It has been the champagne of Formula One podium celebrations for much of the sport's modern history.

Ownership timeline of G.H. Mumm

Owners of G.H. Mumm over 1827 to 2026 Pernod Ricard 2005–present Pernod Ricard 1840186018801900192019401960198020002020
  1. 2005 – present Pernod Ricard — acquired 26 July 2005 [1][2] reported

Where G.H. Mumm sits in Pernod Ricard

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

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

Open the full Pernod Ricard ownership tree →

Other brands owned by Pernod Ricard in beverages

See the full Pernod Ricard brand portfolio (11) →

Deals involving G.H. Mumm

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

Latest news about G.H. Mumm

No tagged news items yet. Deals, regulatory actions and recalls are added from SEC filings, regulators and trade press; only titles and links are stored.

Headlines link to the original publisher. Brandtree does not reproduce article text.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of G.H. Mumm?

The parent company of G.H. Mumm is Pernod Ricard, a publicly listed company headquartered in France.

Is G.H. Mumm French?

Yes. G.H. Mumm originated in France in 1827 and its owner, Pernod Ricard, is also headquartered in France.

When did Pernod Ricard buy G.H. Mumm?

Pernod Ricard completed its acquisition of G.H. Mumm on 26 July 2005, after announcing the deal on 21 April 2005. The deal was valued at £7.4 billion (enterprise value).

Who owned G.H. Mumm before Pernod Ricard?

G.H. Mumm was an independent company from its founding in 1827 in Reims until Pernod Ricard acquired it in 2005.

Is G.H. Mumm still owned by Pernod Ricard?

Yes. As of 16 September 2026, G.H. Mumm 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 16 September 2026.
  2. [2] Pernod Ricard completes the acquisition of Allied Domecq — Pernod Ricard SA, Official press release, published 26 July 2005; retrieved 16 September 2026.

Report a correction Opens a pre-filled GitHub issue. See our corrections policy.

Related

More French brands

More champagne & sparkling wine brands

Explainers