Carlsberg to acquire 13.93% stake in Hanoi Beer Alcohol & Beverage Corporation
Sep 18, 2009 (Datamonitor Financial Deals Tracker via COMTEX) --
Company: Carlsberg A/S (CABHF)
Carlsberg A/S, a Denmark-based company engaged in the production, sale, and marketing of beer, has signed an agreement to acquire a 13.93% stake in Hanoi Beer Alcohol & Beverage Corporation (Habeco), a Vietnam state-owned company engaged in producing and trading of beer.
Upon completion of the transaction, Carlsberg's ownership in Habeco would be increased to 30%.
Deal Type Acquisition Sub-Category Minority Acquisition Deal Status Announced: 2009-09-17
Deal Participants
Target (Company) Hanoi Beer Alcohol & Beverage Corporation Acquirer (Company) Carlsberg A/S
Deal Rationale
This acquisition would enable Carlsberg to further strengthen its market positions in northern Vietnam.
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Company: Carlsberg A/S (CABHF)
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