Shares in ​French spirits ‌maker Pernod ​Ricard ​rose about 1.5% ⁠on ​Friday morning, ​having closed the previous ​session ​almost 6% lower, ‌after ⁠it confirmed discussions on ​a ​possible ⁠tie-up with ​Jack ​Daniel's ⁠owner Brown-Forman .