GEORGIA EBRD BREWERY INVESTMENT

BY KEITH NUTHALL

THE EUROPEAN Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is buying a US$3 million equity investment in Lomisi Ltd, the second largest beer producer in Georgia, to help the Caucasus brewer secure permanent working capital, improve production and distribution systems, while boosting marketing. Lomisi especially wants to secure more domestic market share with its Czech-style beer.

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