Carlsberg Malaysia summed up FY2018 as probably its best year at its 49th Annual General Meeting with revenue growing 14.6% to RM1.98 billion while net profit increased by 25.3% to RM277.2 million year-on-year.

Managing Director Lars Lehmann commented: “FY18 was the best year in the history of the Group driven by strong growth across all our brands. The increased investments behind our SAIL’22 strategy, especially ‘Strengthen the Core’ and ‘Position for Growth’, have enabled us to grow consistently amidst a challenging business environment in Malaysia and Singapore.”

Shareholders at Carlsberg Malaysia’s 29th AGM at Sime Darby Convention Centre today were treated to a taste of the brand new Somersby Sparkling White, and could try their hand at the Connor’s Perfect Pour Challenge.

During the press conference, Carlsberg Malaysia managing director Lars Lehmann (2nd from left) stressed that while the rising costs of raw and packaging materials and regulatory challenges posed headwinds in FY2019, Carlsberg Malaysia remains focused in investing in great innovations, excellent product quality and relevant consumer activations.