KEY HIGHLIGHTS

A RECORD YEAR

In 2018/2019, Rémy Cointreau achieved a record year: revenue, current operating profit, current operating margin, net profit (excluding non-recurring items). This performance was driven by further acceleration in organic sales growth, which reached 9.8% for the Group Brands (Cognac and Liqueurs & Spirits).

NEW PACKAGING AND COMMUNICATION FOR PORT CHARLOTTE SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY

The rebirth of our Port Charlotte Single Malt Scotch Whisky in 2018/2019 was a true success: new taste, new packaging, new positioning and new “We Are Islay” campaign. These changes enjoyed excellent media coverage and were crowned with three major awards, including a double gold medal at the 2018 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

THE LOUIS XIII SMART DECANTER

In February 2019, Louis XIII launched the Smart Decanter, a connected decanter that integrates NFC technology. Each decanter connects clients via their smartphone to the “Louis XIII society”, a private club where members benefit from exclusive content, unique experiences and customised services.

LAUNCH OF A GLOBAL ECO-DESIGN PROGRAMME

Since March 2018, the Angers and Cognac sites have been using a tool to measure the Environmental Performance Index (EPI), which takes into account the broadest possible life cycle and incorporates 14 indicators to produce an environmental score. From now on, all new products or product developments will be “measured” using this tool. The whisky division will implement this same strategy by 2021.