Fortune on the Offense

Dear Client: "We're on offense in all of our businesses," said Fortune Brands chief Bruce Carbonari. Beam Global reported higher total sales in the fourth quarter, with gains from Jim Beam and Maker's Mark, and high single digit gains in Moen. Beam says that total spirits sales in the US are flat to up 1% in the US. Beam's US sales were up 4%, while case volumes were down 2%, reflecting higher pricing, and flat revenues. For next year, Beam