In 2005, Facundo L. Bacardi, a fifth generation family member, succeeded the retiring Ruben as Chairman of the Board. With more than seven generations of Don Facundo's descendants being directly involved in the business and more than 6,000 dedicated employees, Facundo and the Company's President and CEO, Andreas Gembler, announced the achievement of a record operating performance for fiscal year 2006.

Today, Bacardi Limited continues to be the largest privately held spirits company in the world. Its companies are also the producers and marketers of a variety of internationally recognized spirits. Its brand portfolio consists of more than 200 brands and labels, including: BACARDI rum, the world's number-one selling rum; MARTINI vermouth, the world leader in vermouth; GREY GOOSE vodka, the world leader in super premium vodka; DEWAR'S Blended Scotch whisky, the number-one selling blended Scotch whisky in the United States; BOMBAY SAPPHIRE gin, one of the fastest-growing brands in the spirits industry; and CAZADORES Blue Agave tequila, the top selling 100% blue agave tequila worldwide, as well as other leading brands.