WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PerkinElmer, Inc. (NYSE: PKI), a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended April 5, 2009. The Company reported GAAP earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.13, down from the same period a year ago due primarily to a restructuring charge and a higher tax rate. On a non-GAAP basis, which includes the adjustments noted in the attached reconciliation, the Company announced adjusted earnings per share of $0.26, which exceeds the Company’s prior guidance of $0.21-$0.23.
