Heineken reports full 2009 profit of $1.39 billion on higher sales, fewer chargesThe Dutch brewer Heineken NV said Tuesday full year 2009 profit rose fivefold as it was able to cut costs and raise beer prices despite the global economic downturn. The company also took fewer one-time writeoffs. Full ...

Dutch brewing giant Heineken posted on Tuesday a better-than-expected rise in net profit in 2009 and said deals in Mexico and India would open the door to growth in emerging markets. "In one of the most challenging trading environments ever witnessed in our industry, we have delivered an outstanding financial ...