CHICAGO (AP) — CHICAGO (AP) — Tootsie Roll Industries Inc. (TR) on Thursday reported profit of $18.1 million in its first quarter.

On a per-share basis, the Chicago-based company said it had net income of 25 cents.

The confectionary products maker posted revenue of $146.5 million in the period.

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