United Stationers sales grow 12 per cent
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May 2006 – Des Plaines (IL): United Stationers has reported Q1 net
sales of $1.1 billion, up 12 per cent compared with $1.0 billion for
the same period the year before.The company posted net income of $18
million, or EPS of $0.56, compared to net income of $27 million, or EPS
of $0.80, in 2005. Excluding charges related to the firm’s Canadian
division and a software write-off, diluted EPS was $0.78.The firm said
sales grew in all product categories, with continued strong
performances.