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Net sales rose 5% to $2.6 billion from $2.5 billion a year ago, led by the Medical Devices and Imaging Solutions business segments. Sales growth was driven by higher volume and new products. Favorable ***foreign exchange*** contributed 2 percentage points to the sales increase. Strong double-digit sales growth was posted internationally, fueled by Europe, Asia-Pacific and Other Americas.

Fourth-quarter gross margin of 48% was up 2 full percentage points from that of the prior year. This substantial improvement reflected favorable product mix and ***foreign exchange***, as well as cost savings from manufacturing, which more than offset higher costs for raw materials and transportation.

Consistent with prior guidance, the Company estimates sales growth for the 2008 fiscal year will be in the 3% - 5% range, excluding the impact of ***foreign exchange***, or 4% - 6% including ***foreign exchange*** at current rates. Net sales, including foreign exchange at current rates, are expected to grow 6% to 8% versus 2007 in the Medical Devices segment.

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