Abbott Reports First-Quarter 2015 Results

ABBOTT PARK, Ill., April 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015.

• First-quarter worldwide sales of $4.9 billion increased 10.0 percent on an operational basis, including double-digit growth in emerging markets. Worldwide sales increased 3.0 percent on a reported basis.

•Adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations, which excludes specified items, was $0.47 in the first quarter, above previous guidance range and representing growth of 38.2 percent. Reported diluted EPS from continuing operations under GAAP was $0.35.

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