French anti-trust watchdog raids wine and spirits makers

Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits SA

10/04/2019 11:21

PARIS, April 10 (Reuters) - France's anti-trust watchdog
said on Wednesday it had raided companies in the wines and
spirits sector suspected of possible anti-competitive practices.
    The surprise raids were carried out on Tuesday and materials
seized, the watchdog said, adding it would not disclose the
names of those targeted or the specific rules that may have been
violated. 
    Pernod Ricard  PERP.PA  said they were not targeted while
Marie Brizard  MBWS.PA  declined to comment. LVMH  LVMH.PA  and
Remy Cointreau  RCOP.PA  could not be immediately reached for
comment.
    The raids did not imply the companies were guilty, the
watchdog said.
    

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Richard Lough)
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