Brown-Forman (BF.A, BF.B) continues to be in merger discussions with Pernod Ricard, Reuters reported Thursday, citing Pernod Ricard Chief Financial Officer Helene de Tissot.
The executive issued the remarks during a conference call with analysts, without disclosing further details, the report said.
Brown-Forman and Pernod Ricard did not immediately respond to MT Newswires' requests for comments.
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