< p > the Paris company said in a statement that its operating profit rose 26% to 1 billion 120 million euros.

According to 15 analysts forecast by Bloomberg, its average profit is about 1 billion 90 million euros.

The luxury goods manufacturer's operating margin increased by 32.1%.

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< p > Hermes said that in the fourth quarter, the surge in sales resulted in a 16% gain in the whole year, and the profit margin forecast last month will be slightly higher than 31.2% in the same period in 2011.

According to data from Paris Bank of France, the company has imposed more control over sales by restricting its strong demand for handbags.

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"P", "Hermes will continue to adhere to the long-term strategy based on innovation, maintain its technological control, expand its distribution network, strengthen its production capacity and protect its supply sources."

The company said in a statement.

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