Xstrata Reports 12% Rise In 2011 Net Profit, Lifts Dividend

Xstrata PLC XSRAY reported a 12% increase in its attributable net profit for 2011. Xstrata's attributable net profit climbed to $5.79 billion. It also announced a full-year dividend of $0.40 per share, up 60% on 2010. Xstrata's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization gained 12% to $11.65 million, Its operating profit climbed 10% to $8.43 million. Its earnings per share came in at $1.97. Xstrata's revenue climbed 11% to $33.88 billion. Xstrata's shares closed at $3.88 yesterday.