Air Liquide Reports 11% Rise In Net Profit

Air Liquide SA AIQUY reported an 11% rise in its first-half net profit. Air Liquide's net profit surged to 750 million euros ($1.08 billion). Its revenue climbed 9.2% to 7.12 billion euros. Air Liquide shares gained 3.24% to close at $27.74 on Friday.