GDF Suez Revenue Rises 8.4%

GDF Suez SA

posted an 8.4% rise in its revenue for the first nine months of the year. GDF Suez's earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) rose 5.8% to 12.8 billion euros, versus EUR12.1 billion, in the year-ago period. Its revenue climbed to EUR70.92 billion from EUR65.4 billion. For 2012, GDF Suez still projects net profit of 3.7 billion euros ($4.5 billion) to EUR4.2 billion. GDF Suez shares closed at $22.74 on Friday.