Turkey: Anadolu Efes Biracilik ve Malt Sanayi A.S., Turkish malt beverages and brewery company, announced on Friday, December 24, 2004 it has signed a licensing agreement with Foster's Brewing International, part of Foster's Group Ltd., according Ihlas News Agency. Anadolu Efes said it has secured the production, marketing and distributing rights of the Foster's brand in Turkey. Anadolu Efes wants to launch Foster's in the Turkish market before next summer.

Anadolu Group including Anadolu Efes focuses on brewing and soft-drinks. It is the producer of the well-known Efes Pilsen beer brand in Turkey and the Coca-Cola Co. distributor.

Anadolu Efes posted a 9-month net profit of US$122 million.

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