French wine and spirits seller Pernod Ricard reported first half Group share of net profit of €1.57 billion ($1.69 billion) euros, a decline of 12% from last year, mainly reflecting lower profit from recurring operations (PRO) and non-recurring operating income, driven mainly by asset disposal, it said. Group share of net profit from recurring operations was €1.44 billion, down 17%. Net earnings per share from recurring operations 5.68 euros, down 16%. First half net sales were €6.59 billion, a decline of 7% from last year. Organic decline in sales was 3%, for the period. The Group said it is …