SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (NYSE: KCI):
Fourth Quarter Highlights
V.A.C.® revenue increased 18% to $293.2 million from $248.6 million in the prior-year period
Total revenue increased 15% to $371.5 million from $322.0 million in the prior-year period
Share-based compensation expense under FAS 123R reduced net earnings by $4.0 million, or $0.06 per diluted share
Net earnings were $51.3 million, an increase of 11% from $46.4 million in the prior-year period
Net earnings per diluted share were $0.73, an increase of 14% from $0.64 in the prior-year period
