Full year preliminary earnings were up at German IT firm Bechtle AG compared to the previous year, with preliminary earnings before tax and revenue both higher, the company reported on Tuesday. Yearly earning before tax increased 6.7% to around €374 million ($401 million). Revenue climbed 6.8% to €6.4 billion. Business volume grew more than 7% to €7.8 billion. The company said it will publish its final results for the full year on March 15. On Monday, Bechtle shares closed at €48.15, down 0.45% in Germany.