Danish brewer Carlsberg is selling its Russian unit, Baltika Breweries, to VG Invest for $322mn after President Putin ended state control, following a decree in July 2023. The deal, expected to close soon, involves a management buyout by Baltika employees and will settle lawsuits and IP rights issues, with Carlsberg also gaining control of assets in Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan. Analysts note that while Carlsberg avoids leaving empty-handed, companies that exited Russia at the war’s onset fared better financially.
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Seacor (SMHI) Q2 Revenue Drops 13%
Seacor Marine (NYSE:SMHI) reported Q2 2025 results on July 30, revealing GAAP revenue of $60.8 million, missing expectations by 12.3%, while its GAAP loss per share of $(0.26) was slightly better than anticipated. The company's operating revenue declined by 13.0% year-over-year due to high repair expenses, although ongoing fleet modernization efforts showed some sequential improvements. Want More Context? 🔎
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