Broadleaf raises half-year earnings forecast on stronger demand

Broadleaf revised its first-half revenue forecast to 9.86 billion yen from 9.6 billion yen, citing stronger demand for PC replacements and solid packaged software sales.

Operating profit is now projected at 760 million yen, a 38.2% increase from the previous 550 million yen forecast. Profit attributable to owners is expected to reach 370 million yen, up 70 million yen from prior projections.