Advium acted as the financial advisor to Viking Malt Oy in the acquisition of Danish Malting Group A/S from Carlsberg Group. In its three plants Danish Malting Group has an annual malting capacity of approx. 220,000 tonnes, and the Group has an annual turnover of approx. DKK 700 million.

“This acquisition will improve Viking Malt’s capability to better serve its customers worldwide and strengthen Viking Malt’s position as the leading maltster in Northern Europe” says Antti Orkola, CEO of Viking Malt Group.

The transaction is expected to be finalized following the approval of relevant competition authorities.

Additional information: www.vikingmalt.com