Sugimoto & Co. reported a net profit of Y2.11 billion for the year ended March 31, up from Y1.92 billion last year.
Despite the profit increase, revenue declined to Y48.61 billion from Y49.47 billion, and operating profit fell to Y2.05 billion from Y2.40 billion.
Earnings per share rose to Y117.29, while results were prepared under Japanese accounting standards and reflect the company’s ongoing financial performance.
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