United Breweries FQ1 Net Profit Up 39%

United Breweries Ltd reported a 39% rise in its fiscal first-quarter net profit. Its quarterly net profit climbed to 986.4 million rupees ($17.8 million), versus INR710.4 million, in the year-ago period. Its sales surged 29% to INR12.26 billion from INR9.53 billion, while operating costs climbed 29% to INR10.74 billion.