Chrysler's profit rises more than 300%

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DETROIT (Reuters) - Chrysler Group LLC reported its first quarterly net profit since the company emerged from a U.S.-funded bankruptcy nearly two years ago and came under the management control of Italian automaker Fiat SpA .

Chrysler Group reported a small net profit for the first quarter as a result of rising vehicle sales, its first since exiting bankruptcy almost two years ago.

Chrysler Group reported a small net profit for the first quarter as a result of rising vehicle sales, its first since exiting bankruptcy almost two years ago.