TOKYO -- Unicharm's shares soared Friday on strong first-quarter results that showed the Japanese household goods maker's business rebounding in Asia.
Net profit soared 19% to 11.5 billion yen ($101 million) in the January-March period, with operating profit climbing 24% to 18.7 billion yen based on international financial reporting standards, which the company adopted as of the quarter. Unicharm's fiscal year ends in December.
