Saku Õlletehase AS ended the first quarter with beverage sales of 21 million litres, a notable 33% upswing on the same period in 2006. The main growth drivers were the water and cider and long drink categories. Beer sales grew more modestly. “I am extremely pleased to state that Saku's sales for the first quarter were the largest in the market,” said chairman of the brewery's management board Ireneusz Smaga. Commenting on the company's strong results Smaga said that in addition to the successful sales of established products, in Q1 Saku launched 8 product innovations most of which were very warmly received. “Sales of special beer Saku Abbey which was launched in January surpassed our expectations many fold. The exclusive can of Saku Kuld which we launched at the beginning of the year also became an instant success - sales exceeded the forecast two times. Other successful products include our classical cocktail line SIN which was supplemented at the beginning of the year with two new flavours, pomegranate flavoured DLight and KISS Spritzer Rosé,” observed Smaga. “Distribution of the well-known products of the Finnish beverage producer Sinebrychoff has also contributed to our exceptional results,” he added. Commenting on the results of Q2 Samaga said that the biggest hit will probably be the small Saku Originaal which was launched last week with the company's new corporate logo. The whistling pull-0ff cork of the product has already caused a lot of excitement among consumers. Saku Õlletehase AS will release Q1 financial results on Tallinn Stock Exchange on 30 May 2007. Livia Kulm Saku Õlletehas Communication Manager + 372 6508 303 livia.kulm@pruul.ee www.saku.ee