Bard Expects EPS Growth of 14% in 2011

C. R. Bard, Inc. BCR at its annual analyst meeting in New York last evening communicated its estimates for 2011 financial performance. The company expects net sales growth in the range of 5 to 8 percent in constant currency for the full year 2011. Earnings per share are expected to grow 14 percent over this year's forecasted results, excluding the impact of items that affect the comparability of results between periods. In addition, Bard reiterated its previously announced full year 2010 earnings guidance in the range of $5.50 to $5.54 per share, excluding the impact of items that affect the comparability of results between periods.