Lasko Sales Rise 9%, Profit Slumps 66%

Laško, 28 November - Beverage group Pivovarna Lasko generated sales revenues of EUR 246m in the first nine months of 2008, a rise of 9.9% despite a drop in volume-based sales. However, the group's profit took a hit, falling 63% to EUR 18.6m, as costs soared.