Autogrill 2011 Net Profit Rises 27%

Autogrill SpA

reported a 27% rise in its net profit last year. Autogrill's net profit dropped to EUR126 million, versus analysts' estimates of EUR133 million. Autogrill's earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation climbed 3.8% to EUR617 million. Its revenue gained 4% to EUR5.845 billion. The company also announced its plans to pay a dividend of EUR0.28 per share.