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WESTBROOK, Maine, Jan. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDXX), today reported that revenues for the fourth quarter of 2011 increased 8% to $307.2 million, from $283.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2010. Organic revenue growth, as defined below, was 7%. Earnings per diluted share ("EPS") for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 increased 8% to $0.67, compared to $0.62 for the same period in the prior year. Fourth quarter 2011 EPS includes a $3 million milestone payment earned related to the 2008 sale of product rights previously included in our pharmaceutical product line, which added $0.03 to EPS. Fourth quarter 2010 EPS of $0.62 included a similar milestone payment as well as the full year 2010 benefit from the reinstatement of the Federal Research and Development tax credit, which added a combined $0.06 to EPS.
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Organic revenue growth for the fourth quarter of 2011 excludes revenue from acquisitions, which contributed 1% to revenue growth, and the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, which contributed less than 1% to revenue growth.
"I am pleased with our fourth quarter results, which marked the conclusion of a strong year," stated Jonathan Ayers, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Our 7% organic growth in the fourth quarter, in an economic environment that is still not contributing significantly to our performance, demonstrates our continued success in bringing innovative products and services to our veterinary and other customers, as well as strong commercial execution in markets around the world."
"Our results reflect continued momentum of our initiatives aimed at helping veterinarians practice better medicine, run more efficient practices and increase their relevanc
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