Q3 Financial Statement of the Carlsberg Group as at September 30, 2002-- Results as Expected


VALBY, Denmark, Nov. 7, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Carlsberg A/S (Other OTC:CABHF):


-- Operating profit amounted to DKK 3,263m against DKK 2,855m
   last year (14%).

-- Profit before amortisation and write-down of goodwill (exclusive of 
   one-off items) improved by DKK 159m (9%).

-- Progress in beer volume of 19% compared to last year. The
   Carlsberg brand showed an increase of 5%.

-- Operating cash flow and free cash flow amounted to DKK 4.5bn
   and DKK 1.7bn, respectively.

-- Expectations regarding the annual results are maintained.

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