Ceradyne Reports FY09 Preliminary Sales Of About $401 Mln; Backs FY10 View - Quick Facts

Ceradyne (CRDN) announced that its preliminary sales figure for 2009 is approximately $401 million. These full year preliminary results compare to the guidance given on October 27, 2009 of sales in a range of $410 million to $415 million. The company noted that full year earnings are estimated to meet or slightly exceed the current guidance of approximately $0.60 per share which do not include the impact of restructuring and impairment charges for all of 2009 of approximately $0.55 per share.

Further, the company reiterated its 2010 guidance, initially provided on October 27, 2009, of a sales range of $380 million to $430 million and an earnings range of $0.60 to $1.05 per share.

Analysts expect the company to report earnings of $0.75 per share, on revenues of $391.01 million. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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