Marston’s

Carlsberg, the Danish beer giant, has announced a 60:40 joint venture in the UK with Marston’s with a combined value of £780 million. With the deal Carlsberg will become the controlling shareholder owning a 60% stake in the joint venture. The new company, Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company will have a strong portfolio from both companies of international, national, and regional beers. Cees’t Hart, CEO of Carlsberg commented on the deal: …