Hermes International SCA (RMS), the French maker of Birkin bags and silk ties, reported a 8.9 percent increase in 2013 earnings as it sold more high-margin clothing and accessories. Operating profit rose to 1.22 billion euros ($1.69 billion), the Paris-based company said today in a statement before European markets opened. Analysts predicted the same amount, according to the average of 12 estimates compiled by Bloomberg. The operating margin widened to a record 32.4 percent. Source