TORTOLA, BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS -- Bonso Electronics International, a maker of sensor and communications products, reported net sales rose 29.7% to $20.7 million for the three month period ended Sept. 30. Net income rose 98% to $483,000 during that time.

Prices for oil, raw material and labor cut the gross profit margin from 19.7% to 18.9% in the quarter.