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Burbank-based jeweler OroAmerica Inc. reported fourth-quarter net income from continuing operations of $2.2 million, or 38 cents per share, compared with $2.6 million, or 42 cents, a year ago. Revenue for the period ended Jan. 28 rose 5% to $48.6 million from $46.3 million. In January, the company decided to discontinue its cigar operations so it can focus on its core jewelry business, Chairman and Chief Executive Guy Benhamou said. It restated results to include a net loss of $2.5 million, or 41 cents per share, on discontinued operations compared with a net loss of $1 million, or 16 cents, a year ago. OroAmerica shares fell 6 cents to close at $6.19 on Nasdaq.

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