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Abbott reports decline in sales for first quarter 2014
Abbott has reported total sales for the first quarter 2014 of $5.2 billion, which is a 2.5% loss from the values reported in the first quarter of 2013, according to a company press release. International sales, which comprise more than 70% of Abbott’s total sales, increased 1.8% on an operational basis, but decreased 2.3% on a reported basis. The August 2013 sales disruption in international nutrition and the timing of supply of key products in established pharmaceuticals primarily related to an expected plant shutdown for capacity expansion purposes significantly contributed (Read more...)