Carlsberg Breweries ratings confirmed on 30.5 bln crowns rights issue - Moody's

finanznachrichten.de     May 16, 2008            

MUMBAI (Thomson Financial) - Moody's Investors Service confirmed the 'Baa3' long-term issuer rating of Carlsberg Breweries (CB), following the announcement of a fully underwritten 30.5 billion crowns rights issue. Proceeds will be applied to refinance the equity bridge facility of 28.7 billion... [read full story]                

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Brewer Carlsberg to raise $6.3 billion via share issue

marketwatch.com     May 16, 2008          

LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Danish brewer Carlsberg said Friday that it intends to raise 30.5 billion Danish kroner ($6.3 billion) via a share issue. The proceeds of the rights issue will be used to repay part of the debt facilities put in place to finance its acquisition of certain assets of...                

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Carlsberg shares fall 5 percent after rights issue

reuters.com     May 16, 2008          

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Carlsberg shares fell as much as 5 percent in early trade after the Danish brewer announced a deeply discounted 30.5 billion crown ($6.3 billion) rights issue. By 3:06 a.m. EDT (0706 GMT), Carlsberg traded at 650 crowns, down 3.7 percent, while the Copenhagen top 20...                

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Carlsberg discounts $6.3 billion S&N rights by 40 percent

reuters.com     May 16, 2008          

By Gelu Sulugiuc COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Danish brewer Carlsberg announced a deeply discounted 30.5 billion crown ($6.3 billion) rights issue to repay a bridging loan used to buy UK rival Scottish & Newcastle, in line with January's plans for the deal. The company's chief executive said the rights...                

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