date:Oct 28, 2013
d basis, or up 2 percent on a currency neutral basis. Third-quarter reported operating income totaled $314 million, an increase of 2 percent. On a comparable basis, operating income totaled $320 million, an increase of 4 percent, or 2 percent on a comparable and currency neutral basis.
Our return to volume growth in the quarter was driven by our operating strategies, customer and consumer support of our brands, and beneficial weather, said John F. Brock, chairman and chief executive officer. Wh