Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:26:59 GMT
DAX index surges on SAP AG increase in payout
German DAX index traded higher on Friday, supported by oil firms and earnings reports. SAP AG jumped 1.5% after the producer of business management software announced plans to increase its dividend by 83%, adding a special premium for 40th anniversary. SAP AG also posted a 4th quarter profit and predicted positive earnings outlook for 2012. BASF SE also supported index