Asahi Group Post Strong Figures

Asahi Group has reported a rise in full-year profits, driven by growth in international sales. The company said that group net profits in the 12m to the end of December rose by 11.9% to JYN 69.1bn, while sales were up 4.2%. Operting profits climbed 9.2% to JYN 128.3bn. In its alcohol business, Asahi Breweries full-year sales in 2014 rose by 1.7% to JYN 964.6bn. For the firm’s soft drinks unit, sales grew 2.2% to JYN 476.6bn. Asahi Group’s international business saw full-year sales rise 21.7% to JYN 234.7bn.