date:Aug 30, 2018
a, where it banks on a thirst for premium drinks from a fast-rising middle-class.
Speaking of both China and India, Ricard said that the key drivers there was the emerging middle class.
We're in investment mode, as well, in both these counties as they drive our growth, currently, and also for the medium to long-term, he told CNBCs Squawk Box Europe.
The distiller also proposed a dividend up 17 percent from fiscal 2017, reflecting the companys accelerating profit growth and reduced debt. The p