Rogers announces best financial results yet

ROGERS, Conn. (Feb. 12)—Rogers Corp. has reported that its 2000 sales and profits were the highest in its history. For the year, net sales were $248 million, compared with $247.8 million in 1999. The company reported pre-tax profits rose 45 percent over 1999 to $37.6 million, for an earnings per share of $1.69. For the fourth quarter 2000, Rogers reported net sales of $61 million, compared to $59.1 million in 1999. Earnings per share in the period stood at 47 cents, compared to 32 cents in the same period last year.