French tyre maker Michelin reported nine-month sales of €20.7 billion ($20.6 billion), up 20.5% from €17.2 billion last year. At constant exchange rates, revenues were up 14% to €19.6 billion. Automotive and related distribution sales gained 19% to €10.2 billion while road transportation and related distribution increased 20% to €5.4 billion. Specialty business and related distribution rose 24.2% to €5 billion.