Quarterly results
Q3 2010
Q3 2010 results - Thursday, October 21, 2010
| Q3 2010 (USD m) | Q3 2009 (USD m) | % change (USD/cc1) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 12 578 | 11 086 | 13 (cc: 16) |
| Operating income | 2 587 | 2 634 | -2 (cc: 3) |
| Net income | 2 319 | 2 112 | 10 (cc: 14) |
| EPS (USD) | 0.99 | 0.93 | 6 (cc: 12) |
| Free cash flow (before dividends) | 2 895 | 2 675 | 8 |
Core2 | |||
| Operating income | 3 699 | 2 959 | 25 (cc: 29) |
| Net income | 3 146 | 2 679 | 17 (cc: 21) |
| EPS (USD) | 1.36 | 1.17 | 16 (cc: 19) |
1 Constant currencies
2 Core results for operating income, net income and earnings per share (EPS) eliminate the amortization of intangible assets, the impact of acquisition-related factors and other significant exceptional items. See media release for further information.
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