French spirits firm Pernod Ricard (RI) and Jack Daniel’s owner Brown-Forman (BF.B) are in talks over a potential ‘merger of equals’. A tie-up would create a global alcoholic drinks titan with a combined market value north of $30 billion. Mega-deal distilled According to The Wall Street Journal, the deal being considered includes a significant shares … Continue reading Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman confirm merger talks