VALBY, Denmark, Nov. 7, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Carlsberg A/S (Other OTC:CABHF):
-- Operating profit amounted to DKK 3,263m against DKK 2,855m last year (14%). -- Profit before amortisation and write-down of goodwill (exclusive of one-off items) improved by DKK 159m (9%). -- Progress in beer volume of 19% compared to last year. The Carlsberg brand showed an increase of 5%. -- Operating cash flow and free cash flow amounted to DKK 4.5bn and DKK 1.7bn, respectively. -- Expectations regarding the annual results are maintained.
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