FRAZER, Pa., Feb. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cephalon, Inc. (Nasdaq: CEPH) today reported 2009 net sales of $2.152 billion, an 11 percent increase compared to net sales of $1.943 billion for 2008. Basic income per common share for the year was $4.74. Excluding amortization expense and certain other items, adjusted net income for full year 2009 was $469 million, a 28 percent increase over the previous year. This exceeded the company’s adjusted net income guidance range of $457 to $464 million for 2009. Basic adjusted income per common share for the year was $6.48 in 2009 and $5.39 in 2008.
