Carlsberg A/S, the Danish brewing group, has registered DKK1.81 billion of operating profit for the first half of the year. This constitute a rise of 34% from DKK1.35 billion in the corresponding period last year. Turnover rose by 8% form DKK16.24 billion to DKK17.52 billion. The company output rose by 22%. Carlsberg had strengthened its position in many markets including Finland, Norway and Great Britain.

13 August, 2002