Wienerberger Posts Rise In 9-Month Operating Profit

Wienerberger AG WBRBY reported a rise in its nine-month operating earnings. Wienerberger revenue in the first nine months climbed 18% to 1.74 billion euros ($2.22 billion), while operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization surged to EUR201.6 million from EUR200.6 million. In the July-September quarter, its revenue jumped 43% to EUR755 million, while operating EBITDA climbed 25% to EUR101 million. Wienerberger shares closed at $1.4860 yesterday.