Legato Systems Inc has reported fourth quarter net profits up 75% at $2.0m on turnover that rose 82% to $9.1m; net profits for the year to December 31 were up 229% at $5.8m, on turnover that rose 82% to $29.8m. Net earnings per share rose 29% to $0.22 in the quarter, 174% to $0.74 in the year.