Zila results

Ester-C and Ester-E revenues rose 33% in the fourth quarter and 24% in fiscal year 2004 (ended July 31), the Phoenix, Ariz.-based firm reports Oct. 14. Zila ramped up production and marketing for the Ester brand by 34% in the fiscal year as the Ester-E line extension rolled out to retailers nationwide in the fourth quarter (1"The Tan Sheet" Aug. 9, 2004, In Brief). Zila's overall sales decreased 7% to $11.1 mil. in part due to discontinued saw palmetto products; the firm's fiscal 2004 sales increased 5% to $49.4 mil...