Financial results
Annual Results and Q4 2010
2010 Q4 and annual results - January 27, 2011
| 2010 (USD m) | 2009 (USD m) | % change (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 50,624 | 44,267 | 14 |
| Operating income | 11,526 | 9,982 | 15 |
| Net income | 9,969 | 8,454 | 18 |
| Basic EPS (USD) | USD 4.28 | USD 3.70 | 16 |
Core1 | |||
| Operating income | 14,006 | 11,437 | 22 |
| Net income | 12,029 | 10,267 | 17 |
| Basic EPS (USD) | USD 5.15 | USD 4.50 | 14 |
| Q4 2010 (USD m) | Q4 2009 (USD m) | % change (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 14,199 | 12,926 | 10 |
| Operating income | 2,467 | 2,637 | -6 |
| Net income | 2,265 | 2,323 | -2 |
| Basic EPS (USD) | USD 0.95 | USD 1.01 | -6 |
Core1 | |||
| Operating income | 3,166 | 3,204 | -1 |
| Net income | 2,803 | 2,892 | -3 |
| Basic EPS (USD) | USD 1.14 | USD 1.26 | -10 |
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(1) Core results for operating income, net income and earnings per share (EPS) eliminate the impact of acquisition-related factors and other significant exceptional items.
See Annual Report 2010 page 143 for further information on core results
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Feb 22 - Annual General Meeting
Apr 19 - First quarter 2011 results
Jul 19 - Second quarter and first half 2011 results
Oct 25 - Third quarter and first nine months 2011 results
