Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT)

Abbott is confirming previously issued earnings-per-share guidance for the full-year 2009 of $3.65 to $3.70 under both Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and on a non-GAAP basis. The midpoint of this 2009 guidance range reflects double-digit growth over 2008 earnings per share."

 "We achieved our performance goals for the quarter, with results at the high end of our previous expectations," said Miles D. White, chairman and chief executive officer, Abbott. "Our diverse mix of market-leading products and global businesses delivered double-digit operational sales growth, with strong performance from our key growth drivers."

Source: PR Newswire (July 15, 2009)

Guidance Report:

Abbott is confirming previously issued earnings-per-share guidance for the full-year 2009 of $3.65 to $3.70 under both Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and on a non-GAAP basis. The midpoint of this 2009 guidance range reflects double-digit growth over 2008 earnings per share."

"2008 was another highly productive and successful year for Abbott," said Miles D. White, chairman and chief executive officer, Abbott. "We significantly outperformed our original growth expectations for the year and added to our diverse portfolio with a significant number of major new product launches. The strategic actions we've taken and our ongoing business momentum position Abbott to deliver continued double-digit growth in 2009."

Source: PR Newswire (January 21, 2009)