Bard Announces Fourth Quarter Results
C. R. Bard, Inc. (NYSE: BCR) today reported 2011 fourth quarter financial results. Fourth quarter 2011 net sales were $751.9 million, an increase of 5 percent over the prior-year period, on both an as-reported and constant currency basis.
For the fourth quarter 2011, net sales in the U.S. were $502.5 million and net sales outside the U.S. were $249.4 million, an increase of 2 percent and 10 percent, respectively, over the prior-year period. Excluding the impact of foreign exchange, fourth quarter 2011 net sales outside the U.S. increased 9 percent over the prior-year period.
Net sales for the full year 2011 were $2,896.4 million, an increase of 6 percent over the prior-year period. Excluding the impact of foreign exchange, full year 2011 net sales increased 5 percent over the prior-year period.
For the fourth quarter 2011, net income attributable to common shareholders was $113.8 million and diluted earnings per share available to common shareholders were $1.30, a decrease of 16 percent and 12 percent, respectively, as compared to fourth quarter 2010 results. Adjusting for items that affect comparability between periods as detailed in the tables below, fourth quarter 2011 net income attributable to common shareholders was $148.6 million and diluted earnings per share available to common shareholders were $1.70, an increase of 4 percent and 10 percent, respectively, as compared to fourth quarter 2010 results.
For the full year 2011, net income attributable to common shareholders was $328.0 million and diluted earnings per share available to common shareholders were $3.69, a decrease of 36 percent and 31 percent, respectively, as compared to full year 2010 results. Adjusting for items that affect comparability between periods, full year 2011 net income attributable to common shareholders was $568.9 million and diluted earnings per share available to common shareholders were $6.40, an increase of 6 percent and 14 percent, respectively, as compared to full year 2010 results.Select the service that is right for you!
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