4.30PM Germany – SAP AG revenue rose 8% and net profit grew 13%.

SAP AG the business software solutions said fourth quarter revenues rose 8% to €3.49 billion from €3.24 billion a year earlier. Net profit in the quarter grew 13% to €850 million or €0.72 per diluted share compared to net profit of €752 million or €0.63 per share, a year earlier.

Revenues rose for the year 2008 13% to €11.57 billion from €10.24 billion a year earlier. Net profit fell 1.5% to €1.89 billion or €1.59 per diluted share compared to net profit of €1.92 billion or €1.59 per share, a year earlier.