Deutsche Boerse posts 52% rise in fourth-quarter net profit

MUNICH (Reuters) - Deutsche Boerse on Monday said it posted a 52% rise in fourth-quarter net profit, as the German exchange operator met its financial targets for the year. Consolidated net profit was 213.2 million euros (177.52 million pounds), compared with 140 million euros in the year-earlier period, the company said.The result for the three months fell short of analysts expectations as lower equity market volatility hit revenue at the company's Eurex derivatives unit.Deutsche Boerse..