Kirin May Drop After Forecasting Second Annual Profit Decline

sales of $42.7 billion, surpassing Coca-Cola Co.’s $31.9 billion and placing it behind Nestle SA, Unilever PLC, Kraft Foods Inc. and PepsiCo Inc. The maker of Suntory whiskey, Malt’s beer and Boss canned coffee has higher gross margins than Kirin....