The Japanese sugar maker posted net profit of Y3.18bn for the year ended 31 March, versus Y2.85bn a year earlier, with earnings per share rising to Y61.92 from Y53.70.
Revenue edged up to Y28.49bn from Y28.21bn, while operating profit increased to Y3.53bn from Y3.23bn and pretax profit reached Y3.74bn from Y3.65bn.
The results were prepared under Japanese accounting standards, showing profit growth outpacing the company’s modest rise in annual sales.
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