Anheuser-Busch sees improved U.S. beer volume trends
Fourth quarter 2005 U.S. beer shipments to wholesalers increased 0.8 percent over fourth quarter 2004.
09/01/06 Anheuser-Busch, Inc., the U.S. beer subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch Cos., Inc., reported fourth quarter 2005 wholesaler sales-to-retailers in the U.S. increased by 2.7 percent (selling day adjusted) over fourth quarter 2004, it was announced by Anheuser-Busch, Inc., President, August A. Busch IV. For the full year, wholesaler sales-to-retailers increased 0.2 percent (selling day adjusted) compared with 2004.
Fourth quarter 2005 U.S. beer shipments to wholesalers increased 0.8 percent over fourth quarter 2004. For the full year 2005 beer shipments by Anheuser-Busch to wholesalers were 101.1 million barrels, a 1.8 percent decrease compared with 2004 as the company reduced wholesaler inventories below 2004 year-end levels.
Anheuser-Busch Cos., Inc. will announce worldwide beer volume and consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year 2005 on Feb. 1, 2006.
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