Brenntag Q2 Net Profit Up 23%

Germany's Brenntag AG BNTGF reported a 23% rise in its net profit for the second quarter. Brenntag's quarterly net profit surged to 81 million euros ($99.6million). Its sales climbed 9.6% to EUR2.49 billion based on constant exchange rates. Brenntag's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, surged to EUR184.4 million, versus EUR167.1 million.