Panasonic enjoys lift from Tesla but perils lurk ahead

Japanese technology group still faces threat from rival Asian suppliers

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Panasonic believes wit will see its business with Tesla will be profitable on an annual basis for the first time this fiscal year. © Reuters

ITSURO FUJINO, Nikkei staff writer

OSAKA -- Panasonic now expects group net profit of 150 billion yen ($1.43 billion) for the year ending in March, the company said Tuesday, as its battery supply business with U.S. electric-vehicle maker Tesla is expected to go into the black over a 12-month period for the first time.

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