Anadolu Efes denied the news of the purchase in Russia

Anadolu Efes stated that the news that it will buy Carlsberg's 8 factories in Russia does not reflect the truth. Carlsberg also denied the relevant news in a statement. Anadolu Efes denied the news about the purchase in the Russian press. According to Reuters, a Carlsberg spokesperson also denied the news. In a statement made by the company, it was stated that the news that the company will buy Carlsberg's 8 factories in Russia does not reflect the truth. The statement stated that, as stated in the company's special situation statement made on April 22, 2022, active negotiations are continuing regarding the sale of Anheuser Busch InBev's non-controlling shares in the AB InBev Efes BV partnership to Anadolu Efes. It was claimed in the Russian media that Anadolu Efes reached an agreement to buy Carlsberg's 8 factories in Russia. According to the news in the Russian Vedomosti newspaper based on sources, it was stated that the sale is expected to be completed in the first half of 2023. Carlsberg, which has extensive operations in Russia, said last year it expected a loss of 9.9 billion Danish crowns after selling its Russian subsidiary following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The company's Chairman Henrik Poulsen said on Monday that the number of potential buyers had been reduced to less than 10 and that a deal was expected before the end of the first half of the year.