JAPAN: Asahi Group FY profits up, but soft drinks earnings drag
By James Wilmore | 13 February 2013
Asahi Group has reported a slight rise in full-year profits, despite flat beer sales and a drop in earnings from soft drinks.
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Asahi Group has reported a slight rise in full-year profits, despite flat beer sales and a drop in earnings from soft drinks.

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