July 23/ADP News North America -- Snacks producer Lance Inc. posted a second-quarter net profit excluding items of $14.4 million (11.2 million euros), a rise from $9.5 million a year ago, and narrowed its earnings guidance range for 2010.
The company earned $0.44 per diluted share, up from $0.30, thanks to cost-saving measures. Including special items, its net profit amounted to $12.3 million.