TOKYO, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Top Japanese tyre maker Bridgestone Corp said on Friday its full-year profit rose 95.5 percent but forecast a decline in 2004 as the strong yen, higher rubber costs and a fire-induced output cut threatened its bottom line.
TOKYO, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Top Japanese tyre maker Bridgestone Corp said on Friday its full-year profit rose 95.5 percent but forecast a decline in 2004 as the strong yen, higher rubber costs and a fire-induced output cut threatened its bottom line.