Who owns Malibu?
Malibu is owned by Pernod Ricard (France, EPA: RI), which has owned the brand since 26 July 2005.[1] Malibu was founded in 1980 in Barbados and was independent until 2005.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Pernod Ricard SA reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1980–2005)
- Owner HQ
- 🇫🇷 France, Paris
- Origin
- 🇧🇧 Barbados · browse countries
- Founded
- 1980
- Category
- Beverages › Spirits › Rum
- Parent ticker
- EPA: RI
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Malibu
Malibu is a coconut-flavoured rum liqueur created in 1980, originally developed in South Africa as a way of making piña coladas easier to mix. Its white bottle is among the most recognisable in the category. Pernod Ricard acquired it with Allied Domecq in 2005.
Ownership timeline of Malibu
- 2005 – present Pernod Ricard [1] reported
Where Malibu sits in Pernod Ricard
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Malibu?
The parent company of Malibu is Pernod Ricard, a publicly listed company headquartered in France.
Is Malibu Barbadian or French?
Malibu originated in Barbados in 1980, but it is owned today by Pernod Ricard, which is headquartered in France. So Malibu is a Barbadian-origin brand under French ownership.
Since when has Pernod Ricard owned Malibu?
Pernod Ricard has owned Malibu since 26 July 2005.
Who owned Malibu before Pernod Ricard?
Malibu was an independent company from its founding in 1980 until Pernod Ricard acquired it in 2005.
Is Malibu still owned by Pernod Ricard?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Malibu is still owned by Pernod Ricard. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Pernod Ricard Universal Registration Document 2024/25 — Pernod Ricard SA, Annual report, published 1 October 2025; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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