Kirin draws down debt at a faster clip with eye on growth

Beverage giant seeks financial leeway for acqusitions

0914N Kirin Brazil

Jettisoning a money-losing Brazilian business has helped to improve Kirin's profitability.

TOKYO -- Kirin Holdings is rapidly reducing its interest-bearing debt, hoping to lay the groundwork for future growth investments as profitability improves.

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