date:Nov 08, 2012
Monster Beverage, a marketer and distributor of energy drinks and alternative beverages, has reported 15.4% rise in gross sales to $632.3m for the third quarter ended 30 September 2012 compared to $548.1m in the prior year period.
Net sales for the reporting period rose 14.2% to $541.9m from $474.7m in the same quarter a year ago.
Operating income for the 2012 third quarter increased 6.5% to $140.7mn from $132.1m in the same quarter last year.
Net income was up by 4.6% to $86.1m from $82.4m i