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Free cash flow, which is defined as operating cash flow less net fixed asset purchases, was $29.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2009 and a record $94.3 million for the full fiscal year. The excellent free cash flow generated by the company in fiscal year 2009 demonstrates the fundamental strength and flexibility of the business through the challenging economic environment during that period.
Fiscal year 2009 sales totaled $806.7 million, a decrease of 20.3% compared to the $1.013 billion reported in fiscal year 2008. Adjusted net earnings in fiscal year 2009 decreased 26.2% to $58.0 million, compared to $78.7 million in the prior fiscal year. Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $2.01 in fiscal year 2009, representing a decrease of 23.3% compared to the $2.62 in fiscal year 2008. On a GAAP basis, net earnings were $38.6 million, or $1.34 diluted earnings per share, in fiscal year 2009, compared to $65.1 million, or $2.17 diluted earnings per share, in fiscal year 2008.
For a complete reconciliation of non-GAAP (adjusted) financial information used in this press release to the most directly comparable GAAP financial information, please refer to the attached Reconciliations of GAAP to Adjusted Results, Actual.
Results by Segment
Scientific Instruments revenues for the fourth quarter of 2009 were $164.7 million, a decrease of 30.3% from the fourth quarter of the prior year. Adjusted operating profit margin was 8.1% in the fourth quarter of 2009, compared to 12.7% in the fourth quarter of the prior year. On a GAAP basis, operating profit margin was 5.5% in the fourth quarter of 2009, compared to 11.1% in the same quarter a year ago.
For the full fiscal year 2009, Scientific Instruments revenues decreased 19.5% to $675.3 million, compared to $838.7 million in fiscal year 2008. Adjusted operating profit marg
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