AptarGroup reported a decrease in sales for Q4 2019, with reported sales at $671 million, a 2% decrease compared to the previous year, impacted by currency exchange rates and lower resin costs. The Pharma segment experienced core sales growth, which was offset by decreases in other segments. Reported earnings per share were $0.73, while adjusted earnings per share were $0.80.
Reported sales decreased by 2% due to currency exchange rates.
Core sales declined by 1% due to lower resin costs.
Pharma segment's core sales growth was offset by decreases in other segments.
Adjusted earnings per share decreased to $0.80 from $0.92 in the prior year.
Aptar expects earnings per share for the first quarter of 2020, excluding any restructuring costs and acquisition-related expenses, to be in the range of $0.85 to $0.93 and this guidance is based on an effective tax rate range of 28% to 30%.
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