The shares are currently owned by various minority shareholders. The total consideration for the transaction is €79.1m, to be equally divided between Heineken and Coca-Cola Hellenic.
The transaction is subject to approval by the FYROM competition authorities and is expected to be completed by early 2012. Following the closing of the transaction, Heineken and Coca-Cola Hellenic will together own 96.5% of the shares in Pivara Skopje. The remaining 3.5% of the shares is largely owned by former and current employees of the company.
Heineken and Coca-Cola Hellenic are fully committed to the future development of Pivara Skopje and will continue to work closely together with local distributors and customers to grow the business and local beverage market.
Source: Heineken
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