Anheuser-Busch (BUD) Increases U.S. Beer Volume in 2006
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Anheuser-Busch (NYSE: BUD) increased U.S. shipments to wholesalers to 102.3 million barrels in 2006 -- up 1.2 million barrels or 1.2% over 2005, it was announced today by Anheuser-Busch president and chief executive officer, August A. Busch IV.
Wholesaler sales-to-retailers growth accelerated to 1.6 percent for the fourth quarter 2006, while U.S. beer shipments to wholesalers decreased 3.6 percent in the same timeframe, as the company reduced wholesaler inventories below 2005 year-end levels. Fourth quarter 2006 percent changes for wholesaler sales-to-retailers and shipments to wholesalers benefited by 0.7 points and 0.8 points, respectively, due to newly acquired and alliance brands.
Wholesaler sales-to-retailers growth accelerated to 1.6 percent for the fourth quarter 2006, while U.S. beer shipments to wholesalers decreased 3.6 percent in the same timeframe, as the company reduced wholesaler inventories below 2005 year-end levels. Fourth quarter 2006 percent changes for wholesaler sales-to-retailers and shipments to wholesalers benefited by 0.7 points and 0.8 points, respectively, due to newly acquired and alliance brands.
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