1.   Anheuser-Busch, which announced plans two months ago to sell the Cardinals and its Eagle snacks unit, declined comment.

2.   Short said that the sale of the Spanish snacks unit and the expected divestiture of Keebler will improve United Biscuits balance sheet and cash flow.

3.   The exact price will be determined according to the net working capital of the hot snacks unit when the sale is completed.

4.   Warren said selling the Spanish snacks unit and the expected divestiture of Keebler will improve United Biscuits balance sheet and cash flow.