Perrigo Reports Broad Growth, But Investors Sour On Turnaround's Price Tag
Executive Summary
Its reported worldwide consumer Q4 net sales increased 12.7%, or 16.4% adjusted for currency exchange rates, product launches and other changes from the prior-year period, to $1.1bn. The s results, though, sent share price plummeting $8.64, more than 14%, to $51.82.
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