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Semi-annual Business Result

December 8, 2003
Matsumotokiyoshi reported operating profits of \5,361 million (-13.2% from the corresponding period of the previous year) in its semiannual settlement of accounts for the year ending March 2004. Ordinary profits fell 11.4% to \6,027 million, while net profits declined 2.3%…

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