2012 Annual Report
Financial Highlights
| Thousands of dollars, except per share amounts | 2012 | 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating results | |||
| Revenues | $7,708,382 | $7,584,037 | 1.6% |
| Income from continuing operations | $1,109,528 | $1,200,883 | (7.6%) |
| Diluted earnings per share, from continuing operations | $5.30 | $5.31 | (0.2%) |
| Dividends per common share | $1.80 | $1.64 | 9.8% |
Revenue by Geography
($millions)1
Dividends Paid vs.
Shares Repurchased
($millions)
Total Revenue
($millions)2
Total Operating Income
($millions)2
R&D Expense
($millions)2
Return on Equity2
1. FY12 revenues by geography do not sum to BD total due to rounding.
2. Amounts displayed for years prior to 2012 reflect the reclassification of Discovery Labware to discontinued operations due to the divestiture of the business.