Dassault Aviation Posts Decline In 2011 Operating Profit

Dassault Aviation SA DUAVF reported a drop in its 2011 operating profit. Dassault Aviation's operating profit declined 36% to EUR377 million. Its revenue fell 21% to EUR3.31 billion. Dassault Aviation's net profit rose 10% to EUR407 million. Excluding the dividend from Thales, the company's core net profit declined 29% to EUR282 million.