Perrigo reported a decrease in fourth-quarter consolidated net sales by 2.5% to $1.3 billion, primarily due to lower sales of cough/cold products. The company's reported net loss was $175 million, or $1.29 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $19 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, in the prior year period. Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.93, a decrease of 12.3% compared to the previous year.
Consolidated net sales decreased by 2.5% to $1.3 billion due to lower cough/cold product sales.
Reported net loss was $175 million, or $1.29 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $19 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, in the prior year period.
Adjusted diluted EPS decreased by 12.3% to $0.93 due to the impact from cough/cold products and divested businesses.
Worldwide Consumer Self-Care net sales decreased by 1.3% to $1.1 billion.
Perrigo Worldwide Consumer is committed to delivering 3% organic net sales growth, 5% adjusted operating income growth and 7% adjusted diluted EPS growth. Based on a preliminary estimate of the accounting treatment to classify Rx as discontinued operations, this translates to an adjusted diluted EPS range of $2.50 to $2.70.
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