Knjaz Miloš in the full ownership of the Mattoni 1873 group

24/04/24

Knjaz Miloš in the full ownership of the Mattoni 1873 group

Mattoni 1873, the largest producer of mineral water and non-alcoholic beverages in Central Europe, acquired a minority stake (46.43%) in Knjaz Miloš from PepsiCo, becoming the sole owner of the leading producer of mineral water and energy drinks on the domestic market. The value of the transaction is almost 90 million euros.

The Mattoni 1873 group operates in 8 countries, with 3,400 employees, 11 production plants, and 39 brands, such as Knjaz Miloš, Mattoni, Magnesia, Szentkirályi, Waldquelle, and others. In the Czech Republic, Austria, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Hungary, Serbia, Montenegro, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mattoni 1873 is the exclusive producer and distributor of PepsiCo’s brand of soft drinks. In 2023, on all markets in which it operates, this European group sold almost 2 billion bottles.

“With the strength of the Mattoni Group, with full confidence in them and the continuity of our good results, we continue to develop Knjaz Miloš as one of the leading producers of soft drinks in the Western Balkans”, said Marko Stanković, CEO of Knjaz Miloš.

“By further investing in Knjaz Miloš, we want to build its sustainable future through investments in quality products, innovations, and the creation of new opportunities for growth for the company and people,” said Alessandro Pasquale, owner, and president of the Mattoni 1873 group.

About Mattoni 1873

Mattoni 1873 is the largest distributor of soft drinks in Central Europe. A total of 39 brands from 8 countries today are part of the brand family group, whose roots go back to 1873, to Heinrich Mattoni, born near Karlovy Vary. Modern history began in the nineties thanks to significant investments by the new owners, the Italian Pasquale family.

Mattoni 1873 is known for its dedication to innovation and sustainable business, making a significant contribution to cultural, sports, and social life, as well as projects related to nature protection and environmental issues. Aiming for the long-term sustainability of the beverage industry through local recycling of PET bottles and cans.