InBev blames malt, other costs for missing earnings forecasts

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Third-quarter net profit for Belgium beverage company InBev S.A. rose by 8.4% to reach $759.6 mil, due in part to beer sales in emerging markets. However, the increase fell short of analyst expectations, and caused share prices to fall 12%. InBev has warned that higher raw material expenses are likely to impact next year's figures.

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InBev net jumps as demand rises

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First-quarter net profit for InBev S.A. rose 69% to reach $378.7 mil, with revenue increasing by 9.2%. Earnings last year were affected by restructuring expenses, while this year's figures were helped by a drop in the tax rate, from 18.8% to 17%.

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InBev net rises, and brewer plans a share buyback

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Second-quarter net profit for Belgian InBev S.A. increased 27% to 499 mil euro, with revenue rising 10% to reach 3.72 bil. The firm has launched a buyback program of as much as 300 mil euro of shares.

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