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Original Source: CNBC/DOW JONES BUSINESS VIDEO
CARL QUINTANILLA, CNBC ANCHOR: Henry Schein is one of the world`s largest distributors of the influenza vaccine, and with avian flu now threatening to hit the U.S., the company is busy planning for any possible pandemic. Joining us now to announce his company`s latest earnings and discuss business "First on CNBC" is Stanley Bergman. He is chairman and CEO of Henry Schein.
Mr. Schein (ph), good to see you as always.
STANLEY BERGMAN, CHMN., PRES. & CEO, HENRY SCHEIN: Carl, thanks for having us on the show this morning.
QUINTANILLA: The estimate on First Call was for 39 cents. How was the quarter?
BERGMAN: We had a terrific quarter. Top line was good at 9 percent. We increased our earnings, our operating income, 20 basis points improvement leading to a 17 percent increase in operating income. Our sales for our dental business were particularly strong, 9 percent growth. Twenty percent growth in our international business,...
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