Mr. Moore continued, "We continue to place a major emphasis on improving the operational and financial performance of our Sheffield, UK facility. Following a focus on meeting current and past due customer demand in the first quarter, our Sheffield team is implementing all of the strategic initiatives, processes and controls designed to improve its performance. We will continue executing this multi-faceted plan over the second half of 2008. We remain confident that our Sheffield facility will see improved performance in the third quarter and will remain on track to reach profitability in the fourth quarter of 2008."
Financial Guidance
The following forward-looking estimates regarding 2008 earnings guidance are based on current market conditions and foreign currency comparisons. Actual results may differ materially, and we refer you to forward-looking statements located at the end of the press release.
For the full year 2008, the Company is increasing revenue guidance to a range of $410 million to $420 million, up from the previously announced range of $395 million to $405 million. This increase is based on current order flow and anticipated customer demand for the remainder of 2008.
For the full year 2008, the Company is reaffirming guidance for diluted earnings per share in the range of $0.75 to $0.77. This guidance includes an increased effective tax rate for 2008. Regarding the Sheffield operating unit, the Company expects to incur a smaller net loss during the third quarter 2008 prior to the unit reaching profitability in the fourth quarter of 2008.
Conference Call
Symmetry Medical will host a conference all at 8:00 a.m. ET on August
6, 2008. A live Web cast of the conference
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