Acuity Brands Inc. (NYSE: AYI), Atlanta, GA, reported sales for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31 of $3.5 billion, an increase of 6.5 percent compared to the same period a year ago. Profit increased 10.6 percent to $321.7 million.
For the fourth quarter, sales were $957.6 million, an increase of 3.5 percent compared to the same period a year ago. Profit for the quarter increased 9.2 percent to $90.5 million.