Brenntag Posts Rise In 2011 Earnings

Brenntag AG BNTGF posted a rise in its sales and earnings in 2011. Brenntag's after-tax profit climbed 91% y/y to EUR279.3 million. Brenntag's earnings per share surged 84% to EUR5.39 from EUR2.93. Its revenue climbed to EUR8.68 billion, from EUR7.65 billion.