Carlsberg and The Coca-Cola Company have entered into an agreement about
extending their cooperation in Denmark and Finland.
The negotiation about this agreement was mentioned in Carlsberg's announcement
of results for the first quarter of 2008. According to the agreement The
Coca-Cola Company acquires Carlsberg's mineral water brands Kildevæld and
Kurvand in Denmark and also enters into a license agreement regarding Ramlösa
in Denmark. In Finland, The Coca-Cola Company acquires the soft drink brand
Hyvää Päivää and enters into a license agreement regarding the energy drink
Battery in Finland.
The total sales price is USD 225m (DKK 1.1bn).
The agreement takes effect immediately.
For further information, please contact:
Investor Relations: Iben Steiness +45 3327 1232
Media Relations: Jens Bekke +45 3327 1412
