“It’s A Balancing Act”

Anheuser-Busch CFO Randy Baker reiterated A-B's market and financial position yesterday in a meeting with analysts. This guy earns his money well, as I have never seen him flustered and he always gives an even, logical, well-spoken answer to every question, no matter the question. Not much new to report, though. A-B expects 10 to 11% earnings per share growth target for 2004, and 7 to 10% earnings per share growth in 2005, reflecting increased marketing investment and higher commodity