SGS 2012 Net Profit Up 4.1%

SGS SA SGSOY reported a 4.1% rise in its 2012 net profit. SGS' revenue in 2012 climbed 16.3% to CHF5.58 billion, versus CHF4.87 in 2011. Its net profit climbed to CHF556 million from CHF534 million. SGS proposed a dividend of CHF58, versus CHF65 million, in the year-ago period. SGS shares closed at $22.58 yesterday.