Henkel beats Q4 estimates

BERLIN — Henkel reported Q4 earnings of $807 million last week, a stronger showing than expected thanks in part to growth in its Latin American market. The maker of Persil laundry detergent and Loctite adhesives generates 42% of its sales in emerging markets. CEO Hans Van Bylen reaffirmed the company’s standard forecast of 2-4% sales growth and 7-9% more in earnings.