Shimano hikes profit view as pandemic brings cycling boom

Fishing gear contributes to upgraded forecast of nearly 50% bottom line growth

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Shimano is "receiving more orders for parts in all price ranges," its president says.

TOMOHIRO TAKASA, Nikkei staff writer

SAKAI, Japan -- Bicycle gear maker Shimano has raised its profit and dividend forecasts for 2021 as cycling fans in the U.S. and Europe propel sales growth.

The Japanese company said Tuesday it now expects group net profit to rise 48% to 93.7 billion yen ($855 million), compared with an earlier estimate of a 25% gain to 79.6 billion yen.

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