The brewer maintained its full - year profit margin guidance but warned of «continued adverse economic conditions» in emerging markets, Africa in particular, as well as «
increasing currency headwinds.»
Not exact matches
Net profit rose 17 percent to 542 million euros ($ 650 million), ahead analysts average forecast of 510 million euros as higher prices helped offset
currency headwinds and an
increase in marketing spending.
The company said Wednesday that its first - quarter numbers include a $ 22 million hit due to foreign
currency headwinds while the cost of its revenues
increased by 46 % year - over-year, to $ 679 million.