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S&N takeover helps Heineken profits surge

Heineken, the big Dutch brewing group, yesterday said first-half profit increased by 35% to �407m (about £325m) as the purchase of Scottish & Newcastle fueled growth amid tough trading conditions.

Heineken, the big Dutch brewing group, yesterday said first-half profit increased by 35% to 407m (about £325m) as the purchase of Scottish & Newcastle fueled growth amid tough trading conditions.