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- Kofola CeskoSlovensko a.s. produces and sells non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages primarily in Central and Eastern Europe. The company offers carbonated and non-carbonated soft drinks including its flagship Kofola cola, Hoop Cola, Jupi and Jupik syrups and children's beverages, Vinea grape drink, Semtex energy drink; mineral and spring waters such as Rajec, Radenska, Korunní, Ondrášovka; fruit juices, fresh juices and salads via UGO fresh bars; teas, herbal products and coffee brands like Café Reserva and Trepallini; beers from Pivovary CZ Group including Holba, Zubr and Litovel; ciders and fermented beverages from Prager; as well as licensed products like RC Cola, Orangina, and PepsiCo beverages in select markets. It operates eight production plants across the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia and Poland, with limited activities in Austria and Russia; additional operations encompass vending machines, apple orchards, coffee plantations in Colombia, road transport, PET recycling, and wholesale distribution. Founded in 1887 and headquartered in Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic, Kofola CeskoSlovensko a.s. functions as a subsidiary of Lykos Alfa A.S. and employs around 3,000 people. In March 2025, the company signed an agreement to acquire 100% of VENDING s.r.o., owner of Slovakia's largest vending operator ASO VENDING with approximately 8,000 machines, a transaction pending regulatory approval for completion in Q2 2025 to enhance distribution synergies especially in coffee and beverages.