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December 24, 2015
Surgical TechnologiesSurgical Technologies revenue of $224 million grew 5 percent as reported and 6 percent on a constant currency basis after adjusting for an unfavorable $2 million foreign exchange impact. Growth in the business was attributed to strong sales in the monitoring product and power disposable product lines within the ENT division. Service plans for Navigation equipment used in both brain and spinal surgery procedures remained a positive contributor to revenue in the second quarter as well.
Physio-ControlPhysio-Control revenue of $94 million grew 25 percent as reported and 24 percent on a constant currency basis after adjusting for a favorable $1 million foreign exchange impact. Strong international sales and sales of the LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator, launched earlier in the fiscal year, contributed to favorable revenue growth in the quarter.
GuidanceThe company today updated diluted earnings per share guidance and revenue outlook for fiscal year 2010. The company raised fiscal year 2010 EPS guidance to a range of $3.17 to $3.22, which compares to the previous guidance of $3.10 to $3.20. This updated guidance represents fiscal year 2010 EPS growth of 11 percent to 13 percent, after adjusting for $0.06 to $0.07 of acquisition dilution.
The company also reiterated its 5 percent to 8 percent constant currency revenue growth outlook for the foreseeable future and believes that the 5 percent to 8 percent constant currency growth rate remains reasonable for the second half of fiscal year 2010.
As in the past, all earnings per share ranges exclude any unusual charges or gains that might occur during the fiscal year and the impact of the non-cash charge to interest expense due to the change in accounting rules governing convertible debt and includes $0.06 to $0.07 of acquisition dilution for the full fiscal year. In addition, EPS guidance does not take into account any potential impact from a U.S. medical device industry tax being proposed as part of broader U.S. healthcare reform.
???I am pleased that we continue to perform well in this challenging macroeconomic environment, which reflects the underlying resilience and strength of Medtronic??�s diverse businesses across the globe,??? said Hawkins. ???Our businesses are focused on therapies for the most prevalent chronic diseases, and we will deliver innovative solutions to physicians and their patients around the world.???
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