First Quarter Highlights
— Net sales increased 3.3% on a constant currency basis (2.0% decrease
as reported) to $1,601 million
— Orthopaedic Implants sales increased 6.2% on a constant currency basis
(0.2% increase as reported)
— MedSurg Equipment sales decreased 1.0% on a constant currency basis
(5.3% decrease as reported)
— Net earnings decreased 3.2% from $291 million to $281 million
— Diluted net earnings per share increased 1.4% from $0.70 to $0.71
