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SABMiller Hits Forecasts Thanks To Emerging Markets

The global brewer has posted a 3% rise in beer volumes for the last quarter of 2011, matching forecasts. Strong performances in emerging markets helped to offset a slight decline in volumes in the more established markets of Europe and North America. Underlying revenue for the group, which includes the Peroni and Grolsch brands, rose by 7% over the same period.

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