Carlsberg increased its quarterly profits

The Danish Carlsberg brewery has increased its quarterly profit – according to the company’s report, that was released on Wednesday.

The company's EBITDA increased by 8 percent in the last quarter of 2013, compared to the fourth quarter of 2012 and amounted to 2.32 billion Danish crowns (417.5 million USD)

The company's net profit was 1.13 billion Danish crowns. Market analysts expected 2.18 billion Danish crowns operating profit and a net profit of 1.35 billion Danish crowns.

The company reported that sales fell in Eastern Europe, but this could be offset by the western European margin increases and higher sales in Asia. (hirado.hu)