Device Makers Get Boost After Biomet Posts Strong 4Q Financials

Stocks of other device giants, such as Zimmer and Wright Medical Group, have increased after Biomet posted strong fourth quarter sales late last week, according to a Bloomberg Businessweek report.

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Biomet reported a net sales increase of 3 percent worldwide to approximately $740 million, while sales in the U.S. alone increased 7 percent. The device manufacturer saw growth in knee sales (4 percent worldwide), hip sales (3 percent worldwide), sports medicine sales (19 percent worldwide) and extremity sales (20 percent worldwide).

Other device makers’ shares grew after this report was released. Shares for Zimmer Holdings, Wright Medical Group and Smith & Nephew were up $2.44, $0.36 and $0.30, respectively.

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