Sika's nine-month operating profit rises, confirms FY target

(Reuters) - Sika AG posted a 10.6% rise in operating profit during the first nine months of 2019, the Swiss chemicals company said on Thursday and confirmed its full-year sales target.The maker of chemicals and adhesives used in the construction industry said its operating profit (EBIT) rose 10.6% to 805.9 million Swiss francs ($813.88 million) in the first nine months from 728.9 million francs last year. Sales increased 15.1% to 6 billion Swiss francs.Sika, whose products are used to..