Turnover: 1.9 billion USD (2023)
Country: UK
William Grant and Sons is a Scottish group positioned in the premium range. Its products are often recognized as products of excellence (Glenffiditch 18 Year Old Whisky won the gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirit Competition in 2011).
The group is the 6ᵉ largest seller of spirits in France in terms of volume (3.3% of the total).
The company specializes in Scotch whisky and is a member of the Scotch Whisky Association, with brands such as Glenfiddich (single malt) and Grant's (blend).
Other brands include gin, vodka, tequila, bourbon and Canadian whiskies.
Financial Data
DUNS: 393611561
Legal Name: WILLIAM GRANT AND SONS FRANCE
Address: 44 AVENUE DU CAPITAINE GLARNER 44 A 50, 93400 SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE
Number of employees: Entre 100 et 199 salariés (2021)
Capital: 900 000 EUR
Financial Data:
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 167 599 846 | 163 317 584 | 151 300 687 | 159 065 346 | 179 928 561 | 180 382 016 | 233 038 721 | 252 532 152 |
| Gross margin (€) | 93 857 861 | 88 556 736 | 72 388 960 | 79 662 637 | 86 759 326 | 88 249 903 | 106 122 354 | 101 499 310 |
| EBITDA (€) | 3 344 553 | 3 194 446 | 1 744 696 | -211 785 | 3 200 945 | 1 825 806 | 3 615 903 | 1 320 010 |
| Operating profit (€) | 3 530 937 | 2 983 501 | 1 462 333 | 788 396 | 2 738 596 | 2 914 997 | 2 034 809 | 646 110 |
| Net profit (€) | 2 529 534 | 1 162 432 | 446 888 | 342 415 | 1 375 225 | 2 235 969 | 615 274 | 140 784 |
| Turnover growth rate (%) | 2,6 | 7,9 | -4,9 | -11,6 | -0,3 | -22,6 | -7,7 | - |
| Ebitda margin rate (%) | 2 | 2 | 1,2 | -0,1 | 1,8 | 1 | 1,6 | 0,5 |
| Operating margin rate (%) | 2,1 | 1,8 | 1 | 0,5 | 1,5 | 1,6 | 0,9 | 0,3 |
| Working Capital (turnover days) | 1 | -14,2 | -3,7 | -7,5 | -1,5 | -2,7 | -6,9 | -7,7 |
| Working Capital requirements (turnover days) | 44,1 | 27,9 | 24,4 | 26,2 | 28 | 30,7 | 21,5 | 24 |
| Net margin (%) | 1,5 | 0,7 | 0,3 | 0,2 | 0,8 | 1,2 | 0,3 | 0,1 |
| Added value / Turnover (%) | 12,7 | 12,5 | 11,1 | 10,4 | 10,9 | 10,9 | 9,2 | 8,1 |
| Wages and social charges (€) | 12 887 094 | 12 854 320 | 11 336 771 | 12 226 285 | 11 281 632 | 12 644 850 | 12 762 147 | 13 171 021 |
| Salaries / Turnover (%) | 7,7 | 7,9 | 7,5 | 7,7 | 6,3 | 7 | 5,5 | 5,2 |
Company Managers:
| Position | First Name | Last Name | Age | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Président | Badrinath | Narasimhan | 50 | |
| Directeur général | Christine | Gibert | 53 |
Studies mentioning this company
The whisky market - France
Other companies mentioned:
- William Grant and Sons
- Bacardi
- La Martiniquaise Bardinet
- William Peel (Groupe Marie Brizard)
- Brown Forman
- Pernod Ricard Groupe
- Marie Brizard Wine And Spirit
- Rémy Cointreau
- Maison Benjamin Kuentz
- Beam Suntory
- Bellevoye
- Armorik Distillerie Warenghem
- Distillerie des Menhirs
- Maison du Whisky
- Celtic Whisky Distillerie - Glann ar Mor
- Distillerie Domaine des Hautes Glaces
The gin market - France
Other companies mentioned:
- La Martiniquaise Bardinet
- Diageo
- Bacardi
- William Grant and Sons
- Beam Suntory
- Distillerie de La Roche-Guyon
- Arduenna Gin
- Bombay Sapphire
- Drinks and Spirit
- Ellustria
- Gibson's
- MXO Spirit
- Spirits Station
The non-alcoholic spirits market - France
Other companies mentioned:
- Pernod Ricard Groupe
- William Grant and Sons
- Seedlip
- DJIN SPIRITS
- Campari France Distribution
- Brown Forman
- Rémy Cointreau
- Distilleries Massenez Peureux
- Campari
- Château Clos de Boüard
- Maison PierreChavin
The whisky market - Italy
Other companies mentioned:
- Pernod Ricard Groupe
- Bacardi Italie
- Brown Forman
- Rémy Cointreau
- Marie Brizard Wine And Spirit
- William Grant and Sons