The Japanese company posted net profit of Y4.59 billion for the year ended 31 March, down from Y8.12 billion, while revenue edged up to Y54.37 billion from Y53.48 billion.
Operating profit fell to Y6.92 billion from Y8.88 billion and pretax profit to Y6.95 billion from Y9.40 billion, indicating weaker profitability despite higher sales.
Earnings per share dropped to Y61.22 from Y108.28. The results were prepared under Japanese accounting standards.
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