H.B. Fuller reported second-quarter net income of $25.1 million, more than double year-ago results of $11 million. The 2010 period included costs totaling $8.4 million. Earnings of 50 cts/share beat analysts’ consensus of 46 cts/share, as reported by Reuters Thomson (New York). Sales rose 13%, to $393.7 million, on higher average selling prices, higher volume, favorable foreign currency exchange rates, and acquisitions. Sales and operating income rose across all geographic regions.
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