The Sumitomo Rubber division reported a 29% increase in operating profit to ¥1,440 million ($12.7 mm) from ¥1,120 million in the final quarter, on sales that grew 24% to ¥25,327 million ($222.8 mm) from ¥20,458 million. Golf momentum carried through the end of the year for Srixon and Cleveland, especially in North America and South Korea, while padel tennis equipment bolstered a mostly flat racquet sports ... Log in to view full article.