Heineken exits Russia, expects 400m euro hit
Dutch brewing giant Heineken NV yesterday said it would exit the Russian market after previously saying it would halt new investments and exports there, anticipating a charge of 400 million euros (US$439.5 million). “We have concluded that Heineken’s ownership of the business in Russia is no longer sustainable nor viable in the current environment,” it said in a statement, adding that it would not profit from any transfer of ownership. Heineken, which brews the Botsjkarev, Ochota en Tri Medvjedja brands in Russia, said it is aiming for an “orderly transfer” and that it would continue...