SABMiller plc (SAB.L) in its interim management statement for the group's third quarter ended 31 December 2009 said its financial performance in the quarter was in line with its expectations.
On an organic basis lager volumes for the third quarter were level with the prior year, and 1% below last year for the first nine months of the financial year. Soft drinks volumes grew 2% in the quarter on an organic basis. The company noted that the calculation of the organic growth rates excludes the effects of acquisitions and disposals.
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