April 30, 2012ABI Posts Strong First QuarterDear Client:A-B's U.S. sales-to-retailers grew by 1% in the first quarter, selling day adjusted, benefiting from favorable weather in the central and eastern parts of the country, early signs of improvement in employment levels and innovation in the beer category [Bud Light Platinum]." Recall MillerCoors was down 1.6% in the same quarter. A-B's shipments were also up 1%, suggesting that at least they didn't grow inventory. All in, volumes were slightly below analysts' expectation
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