By Dominic Chopping 
 

Carlsberg A/S (CARL-A.KO) said Monday it has increased its ownership in Cambodian brewer Cambrew Ltd. to 75%.

As well as brewing its own range of beers, Cambrew also produces and bottles Pepsi for the Cambodian market.

"The increased ownership of Cambrew is in line with our strategic priority of growing our business in Asia," Carlsberg Chief Executive Cees 't Hart said.

"The transaction gives us management control of the business in a beer market that offers appealing long-term growth opportunities."

Financial details of deal weren't disclosed.

 

Write to Dominic Chopping at dominic.chopping@wsj.com; Twitter: @domchopping @WSJNordics

 

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

August 13, 2018 03:48 ET (07:48 GMT)

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