BERLIN, Feb 25 (Reuters) - German construction firm Hochtief HOTG.DE said its operational net profit rose 39 percent to 265 million euros ($292 million) in 2015, above its guidance and beating analysts' expectations.
Hochtief, which specialises in road, tunnels and infrastructure, had guided for operational net profit of 220-260 million euros, while analysts had expected 254 million euros on average, according to a Reuters poll. said it would raise its dividend by 18 percent to 2.00 euros per share, fully in line with analysts' expectations.
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