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Nordion Inc. (NDZ), a health science company, swung to a profit in the third quarter, helped by higher revenues and lower expenses.
- Q3 EPS was $0.20 versus loss $0.06 last year
- Q3 net income was $12.3 mln versus loss $4.1 mln last year.
- Q3 adj. EPS rose to $0.25 from $0.15 last year. Consensus - $0.17/Shr.
- Q3 adj. net income increased to $15.5 mln from $9.8 mln last year.
- Q3 revenues grew to $67.1 mln from $66.8 mln last year. Consensus - $68.47 mln.
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System-on-Chip solutions provider Sigma Designs Inc. (SIGM) reported narrower loss for the second quarter, due mainly to higher revenues.
- Q2 loss per share was $0.40 versus loss $0.69 last year.
- Q2 net loss was $13.3 mln versus loss $22 mln last year.
- Q2 adj. loss per share was $0.12 versus loss $0.44 last year. Consensus - loss $0.31/Shr.
- Q2 adj. net loss was $4.1 mln versus loss $14 mln last year.
- Q2 revenues grew 46% to $68.25 mln from $46.69 mln last year. Consensus - $65.04 mln.
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Electromechanical devices provider Sparton Corp. (SPA) reported profit for the fourth quarter, reflecting growth in existing customer programs and revenue from new business.
- Q4 EPS was $0.40 versus loss $0.07 last year.
- Q4 net income was $4.05 mln versus loss $0.7 mln last year.
- Q4 adj. EPS was $0.40 versus $0.28 last year.
- Q4 adj. net income was $4.04 mln versus $2.9 mln last year.
- Q4 net sales rose to $61.3 mln from $60.9 mln last year.
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Mitcham Industries Inc. (MIND), a lessor of seismic equipments, reported better-than-expected results for the second quarter, helped mainly by a tax benefit.
- Q2 EPS was $0.48 versus $0.11 last year.
- Q2 net income was $6.4 mln versus $1.3 mln last year.
- Q2 adj. net income was $1.1 mln or $0.08 per share. Consensus - $0.05/Shr.
- Q2 revenues rose to $23.10 mln from $21.28 mln last year. Consensus - $21.68 mln.
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Men's apparel retailer Men's Wearhouse Inc. (MW) reported an increase in second-quarter profit, reflecting higher sales and better cost control. The company also lifted its FY12 outlook.
- Sees Q3 EPS in the range of $0.95 - $0.98. Consensus - $0.96/Shr.
- Expects Q3 sales growth of 8.8% - 9.3%. Consensus - 6% sales growth.
- Projects Q4 EPS in the range of $0.12 - $0.15, and sales growth of 11.3% - 11.8%.
- Raises FY12 EPS target to $2.74 - $2.80 from prior view of $2.70 - $2.78. Consensus - $2.71/Shr.
- Lifts FY12 sales growth outlook range to 4.8% - 5.6% from prior guidance range of 4% - 5%. Consensus - 4% sales growth.
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AAR Corp. (AIR), a provider of products and services to aviation, government, and defense markets worldwide,issued preliminary results for the first quarter ended August 31, 2012.
- Q1 EPS is projected to be in the range of $0.42 - $0.45. Consensus - $0.33/Shr.
- Q1 sales are expected to be between $540 mln and $550 mln. Consensus - $525.62 mln.
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