On January 30, 2020 Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) (the "Company") reported results for the fourth quarter and full year 2019 (Press release, Danaher, JAN 30, 2020, View Source [SID1234553727]). All results in this release reflect only continuing operations unless otherwise noted.

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For the quarter ended December 31, 2019, net earnings were $792.9 million, or $1.07 per diluted share which represents a 11.5% year-over-year increase from the comparable 2018 period.

Non-GAAP adjusted diluted net earnings per share for the fourth quarter 2019 were $1.28 which represents a 12.5% increase over the comparable 2018 period. For the fourth quarter 2019, revenues increased 5.5% year-over-year to $4.9 billion, with non-GAAP core revenue growth of 6.0%.

For the full year 2019, net earnings were $2.4 billion, or $3.26 per diluted share which represents a 4.0% year-over-year decrease. Non-GAAP adjusted diluted net earnings per share for 2019 were $4.42 per share, which represents a 9.0% increase over the comparable 2018 amount. Revenues for the full year 2019 increased 5.0% to $17.9 billion, with non-GAAP core revenue growth of 6.0%.

For the first quarter 2020, the Company anticipates that diluted net earnings per share will be in the range of $0.78 to $0.81 and non-GAAP adjusted diluted net earnings per share will be in the range of $1.06 to $1.09.

For the full year 2020, the Company anticipates that diluted net earnings per share will be in the range of $3.96 to $4.06 and non-GAAP adjusted diluted net earnings per share will be $4.80 to $4.90, which assumes non-GAAP core revenue growth of approximately 5.0%. These first quarter and full year 2020 estimated results do not include the impact of earnings from the pending GE Biopharma acquisition, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2020.

Thomas P. Joyce, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "Our fourth quarter results wrapped up a tremendous 2019 for Danaher. For the full year, we achieved 6.0% core revenue growth with solid margin expansion and cash flow. We continued to capture market share in many of our businesses through new product innovation and enhanced commercial execution. In addition, we completed the split-off of our Dental platform in December and announced the pending acquisition of GE’s Biopharma business."

Joyce added, "Through a combination of organic and inorganic initiatives, we have transformed Danaher into a higher growth, higher margin and higher recurring revenue company with leading positions in attractive end-markets. Our portfolio today -combined with the power of the Danaher Business System – positions us well to continue to deliver long-term shareholder value."

Danaher will discuss its results during its quarterly investor conference call today starting at 7:30 a.m. ET. The call and an accompanying slide presentation will be webcast on the "Investors" section of Danaher’s website, www.danaher.com, under the subheading "Events & Presentations." A replay of the webcast will be available in the same section of Danaher’s website shortly after the conclusion of the presentation and will remain available until the next quarterly earnings call.

The conference call can be accessed by dialing 866-503-8675 within the U.S. or by dialing +1 786-815-8792 outside the U.S. a few minutes before the 7:30 a.m. ET start and telling the operator that you are dialing in for Danaher’s earnings conference call (access code 5867674). A replay of the conference call will be available shortly after the conclusion of the call and until February 13, 2020. You can access the replay dial-in information on the "Investors" section of Danaher’s website under the subheading "Events & Presentations." In addition, presentation materials relating to Danaher’s results have been posted to the "Investors" section of Danaher’s website under the subheading "Quarterly Earnings."

On January 30, 2020 Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. ("Neptune" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NEPT) (TSX: NEPT), reported that it will report its financial results for the fiscal 2020 third quarter before financial markets open on February 13, 2020 (Press release, Neptune Technologies et Bioressources inc, JAN 30, 2020, View Source [SID1234553726]).

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Following the release its financial results, the Company will host a conference call at 8:30 AM (EST) on February 13, 2020 to discuss the third quarter financial results for the three months period ended December 31, 2019.

Conference Call Details:

Date:

Thursday, February 13, 2020

Time:

8:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

Call:

1 (888) 231-8191 (Canada and U.S.)
1 (647) 427-7450 (International)

Conference ID: 8708188

A replay of the call will be available shortly after the call’s completion and until March 13, 2020. The replay can be accessed online in the Investors section of Neptune’s website under Investor Events and Presentations.

On January 30, 2020 Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE: DGX), the world’s leading provider of diagnostic information services, reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2019 (Press release, Quest Diagnostics, JAN 30, 2020, View Source [SID1234553725]).

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"We had a solid fourth quarter and ended the year by delivering record revenues, earnings and cash from operations," said Steve Rusckowski, Chairman, CEO and President. "Strong volume growth from expanded health plan network access, combined with outstanding execution of our Operational Excellence strategy, helped us offset significant reimbursement pressure.

"Quest is well positioned once again in 2020 to deliver on our commitment to grow revenues and earnings. We have a strong value proposition that supports health care’s triple aim of improving medical quality and the patient experience while reducing the cost of care. Our guidance for 2020 reflects our continued momentum, partially offset by yet another year of meaningful reimbursement pressure."

For further details impacting the year-over-year comparisons related to operating income, operating income as a percentage
of net revenues, income from continuing operations attributable to Quest Diagnostics, and diluted EPS from continuing
operations, see note 2 of the financial tables attached below.

Beginning in 2019, the company has changed how it presents adjusted income measures to additionally exclude amortization
expense for all periods presented. We believe this presentation provides investors with additional insight to evaluate our
performance period over period and relative to competitors, as well as to analyze the underlying trends in our business.

Dividend and Share Repurchase Authority Increased

Quest Diagnostics’ Board of Directors authorized a 5.7% increase in its quarterly dividend from $0.53 to $0.56 per share, or $2.24 per share annually, payable on April 21, 2020 to shareholders of record of Quest Diagnostics common stock on April 7, 2020. This dividend increase is the company’s ninth since 2011.

The Board also increased the company’s share repurchase authorization by $1 billion, bringing the total authorization available to $1.2 billion as of December 31, 2019.

Guidance for Full Year 2020

The company estimates full year 2020 results as follows:

Note on Non-GAAP Financial Measures

As used in this press release the term "reported" refers to measures under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). The term "adjusted" refers to non-GAAP operating performance measures that exclude special items such as restructuring and integration charges, amortization expense, excess tax benefits ("ETB") associated with stock-based compensation, the gain associated with the sale and leaseback of a property, and other items.

Non-GAAP adjusted measures are presented because management believes those measures are useful adjuncts to GAAP results. Non-GAAP adjusted measures should not be considered as an alternative to the corresponding measures determined under GAAP. Management may use these non-GAAP measures to evaluate our performance period over period and relative to competitors, to analyze the underlying trends in our business, to establish operational budgets and forecasts and for incentive compensation purposes. We believe that these non-GAAP measures are useful to investors and analysts to evaluate our performance period over period and relative to competitors, as well as to analyze the underlying trends in our business and to assess our performance. The additional tables attached below include reconciliations of non-GAAP adjusted measures to GAAP measures.

Conference Call Information

Quest Diagnostics will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss financial results beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time today. The conference call can be accessed by dialing 888-455-0391 within the U.S. and Canada, or 773-756-0467 internationally, passcode: Investor; or via live webcast on the company’s website at www.QuestDiagnostics.com/investor. The company suggests participants dial in approximately 10 minutes before the call.

A replay of the call may be accessed online at www.QuestDiagnostics.com/investor or by phone at 866-357-4210 for domestic callers or 203-369-0125 for international callers. No passcode is required. Telephone replays will be available from approximately 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time on January 30, 2020 until midnight Eastern Time on February 13, 2020. Anyone listening to the call is encouraged to read the company’s periodic reports, on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the discussion of risk factors and historical results of operations and financial condition in those reports.

On January 30, 2020 Lannett Company, Inc. (NYSE: LCI) reported that it will report financial results for its fiscal 2020 second quarter on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, after the market closes (Press release, Lannett, JAN 30, 2020, https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lannett-to-report-fiscal-2020-second-quarter-financial-results-host-conference-call-on-wednesday-february-5-300995586.html [SID1234553724]). Lannett management will host a conference call that same afternoon at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to review the company’s performance and answer questions.

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The conference call will be available to interested parties by dialing 800-447-0521 from the U.S. or Canada, or 847-413-3238 from international locations, passcode 49357861. The call will be broadcast via the Internet at www.Lannett.com. Listeners are encouraged to visit the website at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the scheduled presentation to register, download and install any necessary audio software. A playback of the call will be archived and accessible on the same website for at least three months.

On January 30, 2020 Soligenix, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNGX) (Soligenix or the Company), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products to treat rare diseases where there is an unmet medical need, reported that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Christopher J. Schaber, PhD, will deliver a corporate presentation reviewing the Company’s two Phase 3 clinical programs and pipeline at the 22nd Annual BIO CEO & Investor Conference in New York City, Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 9:45 AM EST (Press release, Soligenix, JAN 30, 2020, View Source;investor-conference-300995799.html [SID1234553723]). The presentation will take place at the New York Marriott Marquis, Wilder Room, 4th Floor.

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"This is clearly an exciting time for Soligenix with final topline data for our Phase 3 cutaneous T-cell lymphoma program expected this quarter followed by Phase 3 topline data in Oral Mucositis next quarter," stated Christopher J. Schaber, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Soligenix. "The BIO CEO conference comes at an opportune time as we continue to have ongoing discussions with potential strategic partners and pursue all options to advance our pipeline and plan for commercial activities. We also look forward to meeting directly with high caliber investment funds during the conference as well as potential pharmaceutical partners."

If you are interested in arranging a one-on-one meeting, please contact [email protected].

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For more information about the BIO CEO & Investor Conference, please refer to the conference website at View Source