The net loss of the Carlsberg brewery in 2023 increased by 38 times compared to the previous year, reaching $ 5.9 billion. The reason for this was the withdrawal of the concern from the Russian market. he is writing Carlsberg in its financial report for the fourth quarter of 2023.
Last year, Carlsberg’s net loss was 40.8 billion Danish kroner (about $5.9 billion); The previous year, this figure was 1.1 billion crowns. The company explains the increase in losses by the deconsolidation of Russian enterprises and the depreciation of assets worth 48.5 billion crowns.
Despite Carlsberg’s departure from the Russian Federation, its revenue in 2023 increased by 4.7%, reaching 73.6 billion crowns. Growth in the fourth quarter was 6.3% compared to the same period in 2022.
Carlsberg in autumn requested Compensation for losses caused by Russia due to the transfer of management of Baltika to the Federal Property Management Agency. The company threatened to go to international court if the issue was not resolved within six months.
At the same time, CEO at the end of October accused Russian authorities are against the “theft” of business. In response, the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation rejected accusations, external management called in response to sanctions. Dmitry Medvedev statedHe said that Carlsberg alone stopped its operations in Russia and expressed gratitude for the investment.
Previously Danish companies stated About his plans to stay in Russia.