Specialty chemicals group Henkel KGaA beat analyst expectations with strong 2002 sales and earnings, helped by strong demand for consumer brands and a successful restructuring program.The Duesseldorf-based maker of branded laundry, home care, cosmetics, toiletries and adhesive products reported sales of $10.44 billion for the full year, up 2.6% from 2001. Earnings before interest and taxes increased by 10.6% to $720 million, in line with the company’s target. Net profit excluding minority ...