Geographic Information

The countries in which the Company has local revenue-generating operations have been combined into the following geographic areas: the United States, including Puerto Rico, and International, which is composed of Europe, Canada, Latin America, Japan and Asia Pacific.

Revenues to unaffiliated customers are based upon the source of the product shipment. Long-lived assets, which include net property, plant and equipment, are based upon physical location. Intangible assets are not included since, by their nature, they do not have a physical or geographic location.

Quarterly Data (Unaudited)

Thousands of dollars, except per-share amounts

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(A) Includes $75,553 of special charges in the third quarter and $48,800 for purchased in-process research and development charges.
(B) Includes $90,945 of special charges and a charge of $30,000 for purchased in-process research and development.

 




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