HEINEKEN to acquire a majority stake in leading Slovenian brewer Pivovarna La?ko d.d.
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Amsterdam, 13 April 2015 - Heineken N.V. ("HEINEKEN") today announces that it
has signed a binding agreement with a consortium of shareholders to acquire
4,471,054 shares in Pivovarna La?ko d.d. ("Pivovarna La?ko"), representing
51.11 percent of the issued share capital, for a price per share of EUR25.56, or
a total consideration of EUR114.3m.
Completion of the acquisition is subject to customary regulatory approvals and
will be followed by a mandatory takeover offer extended to all remaining
shareholders.
Pivovarna La?ko is Slovenia's leading brewer. Slovenia is centrally positioned
between other markets where HEINEKEN has operations. The company operates two
modern and well-invested breweries and owns and brews the renowned La?ko and
Union beers, with strong heritage across the Adria region.
Commenting on the proposed transaction, Jean-François van Boxmeer, Chairman of
the Executive Board and CEO of HEINEKEN, said, "This acquisition strengthens our
position within the region and will bring two complementary strong local brands
into our existing portfolio. We are very much looking forward to welcoming
Pivovarna La?ko as a successful member of our group."
Du?an Zorko, CEO of Pivovarna La?ko said, "The acquisition by HEINEKEN as a
strategic investor allows Pivovarna La?ko to continue building our historic
local brands and to develop our position in regional export markets, as well as
give an opportunity to better utilise our production capacities. We are excited
about being part of one of the most successful brewery groups in the world. This
will enable Pivovarna La?ko to focus on and grow its core business."
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About HEINEKEN:
HEINEKEN is the world's most international brewer. It is the leading developer
and marketer of premium beer and cider brands. Led by the Heineken® brand, the
Group has a powerful portfolio of more than 250 international, regional, local
and specialty beers and ciders. We are committed to innovation, long-term brand
investment, disciplined sales execution and focused cost management. Through
"Brewing a Better World", sustainability is embedded in the business and
delivers value for all stakeholders. HEINEKEN has a well-balanced geographic
footprint with leadership positions in both developed and developing markets.
We employ 81,000 people and operate more than 160 breweries in 70 countries.
Heineken N.V. and Heineken Holding N.V. shares trade on the Euronext in
Amsterdam. Prices for the ordinary shares may be accessed on Bloomberg under the
symbols HEIA NA and HEIO NA and on Reuters under HEIN.AS and HEIO.AS. HEINEKEN
has two sponsored level 1 American Depositary Receipt (ADR) programmes: Heineken
N.V. (OTCQX: HEINY) and Heineken Holding N.V. (OTCQX: HKHHY). Most recent
information is available on HEINEKEN's website: www.theHEINEKENcompany.com and
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About Pivovarna La?ko:
Pivovarna La?ko is the leading Slovenian brewery, whose historical beginnings
reach back to 1825. Over the next 190 years the company has grown from a local
brewery to the country's leading producer of beer, with well-known brands like
Union and La?ko.
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