(Tiper Stock Exchange) – Carlsberga Danish company and one of the largest brewers in the world, has signed an agreement for the sale of its business in Russia. The separation of the Russian business from the rest of the group “has been very complicated,” it said in a statement, and the transaction is subject to a regulatory approval process in Russia.
The sales agreement, on which no details have been provided, will have no impact on expectations for the profits for 2023.
“The signing of an agreement for the sale of the Russian business is a very important milestone in the complex process of separation and sale – commented the CEO Cees’t Hart – Although it was a long process, it was important for us to reach the best possible solution for all stakeholders, including our more than 8,000 employees in Russia. We now look forward to receiving the necessary regulatory approvals.”