Revenues rose 21.9% year/year to $1.65 billion versus the $1.55 billion consensus.
For fiscal year 2012, the company expects to see earnings of $5.05 to $5.45 versus the $5.20 Capital IQ Consensus Estimate; sees fiscal year 2012 revenue of $6.2 billion to $6.5 billion versus the $6.35 billion Capital IQ Consensus Estimate.
Currency translation contributed 4 percentage points to the increase, while acquisitions contributed 1 percentage point. Fiscal 2011 fourth quarter sales were up 9 percent sequentially compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2011.
"Despite an uncertain global economic picture and moderating growth rates, we are cautiously optimistic that market growth will continue in 2012. We enter the year with a sound strategy, a track record of success in our growth initiatives and a robust new product pipeline."






