German steel and metal company Klöckner & Co reported that its net income for fiscal year 2021 was €629 million ($690 million), with shareholders set to enjoy a higher dividend. This compared to a net loss of €114 million in the previous year. Earnings per share were €6.21 compared to a loss per share of €1.16 last year. Operating income before one-off expenses increased to €848 million from €111 million in the prior year. Annual sales rose 45% year-on-year to €7.4 billion. The company said its board would propose a higher dividend of €1.00 per share to shareholders at the annual general meeti…