Alexey Sagal, chairman and beneficiary of the Russian Arnest group, said that the acquisition of the Dutch beer company Heineken will cost 11.5-12 billion rubles. The agency reports that RBC.
Sagal explained that this amount would cost Arnest the obligation to repay the 100 million euro debt of Heineken’s Russian division to the main structure of the Dutch company. Therefore, the key element of the deal will not be 1 Euro for 100% of shares, as Heineken previously stated, but exactly 11.5-12 billion rubles.
The president of Arnest noted that the main factories owned by Heineken were built decades ago, and the main production equipment was put into operation 10-15 years ago. Equipment wear and tear is over 60%.
According to Sagal, Heineken’s acquired Russian factories pose a huge challenge for both it and management.
the company in August heineken He sold his Russian assets to perfume manufacturer Arnest for €1.
Previously at the European Commission named The amount of Russian sovereign assets frozen in the European Union.