NISSAN has finished the 2010 financial year by posting an operating profit of $6.2bn.
Global sales of Nissans reached a record-high level in 2010, with sales growing from 3.515m to 4.185m units, returning an overall global market share 5.8 per cent.
In a year when the total industry volume was up 12.6 per cent – from 64.5m units in fiscal 2009 to 72.6m worldwide in 2010 – Nissan’s global sales increased 19.1 per cent.
‘Fiscal year 2010 was a record year for Nissan in terms of sales and growth,’ said Nissan President and CEO Carlos Ghosn.
‘Our recovery efforts were effective, and new models launched in the second half – including the all-electric Nissan LEAF – boosted our brand and sales power in the world’s major markets.
‘The March 11 earthquake in Japan significantly disrupted our operations, but Nissan is once again proving its resilience in the face of adversity. We have repeatedly demonstrated our experience in recovering short-term performance while protecting strategic, long-term priorities. Although the effects of this tragedy continue to affect our operations, we are poised for a robust recovery.’