Hawkins profit hit by writ

摘要

Hawkins has posted first quarter 2013 sales of $90.lm, up from $88.6m this time last year. However, its net income fell from $6.7m to $4.4m, largely as a result of a $3.2m litigation settlement. "The litigation settlement eliminates an uncertainty which was a distraction to our business," says president and CEO Patrick Hawkins.