Fourth-quarter 2011 IBO Lab Equipment/Consumables Sales Index revenues grew 4.8%, 3.9% excluding currency, to $4,226.97 million. Operating profit expanded 6.1% to $732.54 million, and operating margin improved 90 basis points to 18.1% of sales. Full-year 2011 Index sales increased 5.5%, 3.7% on a currency-neutral basis, to $1,6221.51 million. Adjusted operating profits rose 5.0% to $2,813.79 million, and operating margin improved 30 basis points to 17.8% of sales.
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