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Who owns Cēsu Alus?

Cēsu Alus is owned by Olvi (Finland, HEL: OLVAS).[1]

Olvi owns 99.9% of Cēsu Alus rather than all of it.

This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.

Key facts

Current owner
Olvi plc (99.9% stake) reported
Owned since
Not recorded
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇫🇮 Finland, Iisalmi
Origin
🇱🇻 Latvia, Cēsis
Founded
1590
Category
BeveragesBeerLager
Parent ticker
HEL: OLVAS
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Cēsu Alus

Cēsu Alus is Latvia's oldest and largest brewery and leader in its beer market, founded in 1590 and based in Cēsis; Olvi holds 99.9 per cent. Besides beer it is known for ciders, mixed drinks and waters, and it owns the Piebalgas Alus craft microbrewery. In 2025 it won the Green Excellence in the Food Industry award from Latvia's State Environmental Service.

Ownership timeline of Cēsu Alus

Owners of Cēsu Alus over 1590 to 2026 Olvi start not recorded–present Olvi (start not recorded) 1600162016401660168017001720174017601780180018201840186018801900192019401960198020002020
  1. ? – present Olvi (99.9%) [1] reported

Where Cēsu Alus sits in Olvi

Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.

Where Cēsu Alus sits in Olvi Tree of 10 brands under Olvi. Olvi Cēsu Alus 99.9% A. Le Coq Jolly Cola KevytOlo Olvi Olvi Vichy and 4 more

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Cēsu Alus?

The parent company of Cēsu Alus is Olvi, a publicly listed company headquartered in Finland.

Is Cēsu Alus Latvian or Finnish?

Cēsu Alus originated in Latvia in 1590, but it is owned today by Olvi, which is headquartered in Finland. So Cēsu Alus is a Latvian-origin brand under Finnish ownership.

Is Cēsu Alus still owned by Olvi?

Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Cēsu Alus is still owned by Olvi (99.9% stake). The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (1) & corrections

Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.

  1. [1] Olvi Group Annual Report 2025 — Olvi plc, Annual report; retrieved 16 September 2026.

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