The company said beer volumes in the US had risen only marginally to 22.6 million barrels but revenue per barrel in the domestic market was up by 2.6%. “Our consistent increases in revenue per barrel over the past three years reflect the company’s sharp focus on beer profit-margin growth and earnings,” said August A. Busch III, chairman and president.
US: Anheuser-Busch profits up 9% in fourth quarter
US brewing giant, Anheuser-Busch, has reported an 8.9% rise in profits for the fourth quarter to $228 million, against $209 million the year before. Turnover was up by 1.7% to $2.89 million.
February 7, 2002