International companies trading in New York closed mostly higher Monday, as the broader markets also gained, despite Greek debt concerns looming over Europe.

The Bank of New York index of ADRs ended up 0.02% at 137.02.

The Asian index edged up 0.03% to 131.27.

Panasonic Corp. (PC, 6752.TO) said Monday it expects its net profit to fall 59% in the current fiscal year through March 2012, as the Japanese electronics giant continues to cope with the impact of the March 11 disaster on the country's supply chain. Panasonic expects to post a net profit of Y30 billion this fiscal year, down from Y74.02 billion in the last fiscal year ended March 31. But the outlook signals a strong recovery expected in the fiscal second half starting Oct. 1. Shares rose 0.9% to $11.61.

Meanwhile, Sony Corp.'s (SNE, 6758.TO) shares fell 2.6% to $24.28 amid growing concerns over its outlook.

The Latin American index rose 0.3% to 391.39.

Brazilian mining giant Vale SA (VALE, VALE5.BR) finished 1.1% higher at $30.19 as the Brazilian Steel Institute reported crude steel output in the country recovered in May after a dip in April as mills won back more market share from imports.

The emerging markets index increased 0.2% to 320.21.

Taiwan's Himax Technologies Inc. (HIMX) was one of the day's biggest gainers. The company authorized the repurchase of up to $25 million of its American depository shares, joining a growing list of companies seeking to reward shareholders by tapping into cash stockpiles for which they have less need in an improving economy. Shares surged 15% to $2.01.

The European index dipped 0.1% to 127.16.

A Greek parliamentary vote Tuesday will determine whether debt-stricken Greece's new cabinet will be able to push through austerity measures. Additional financial aid from the International Monetary Fund and fellow euro-zone members is contingent on Greece passing these fiscal reforms.

The situation in Greece weighed on European bank stocks, as Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LYG, LLOY.LN) fell 2.3% to $3.01 and Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC (RBS, RBS.LN) shares fell 3.5% to $12.56. Royal Bank of Scotland employees cashed out a swath of stock awarded for bonuses, adding to pressure from the Greece woes.

-By Matt Jarzemsky, Dow Jones Newswires; 212-416-2240; matthew.jarzemsky@dowjones.com

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