date:Aug 08, 2013
n that basis, analysts on average wereexpecting 34 cents, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
The company also stood by its full-year outlook, which callsfor earnings per share of $1.55 to $1.60, excluding items.
Net revenue rose slightly to $8.60 billion, just belowanalysts' average estimate of $8.62 billion. Organic revenue,which strips out the impact of acquisitions and other items,rose 3.8 percent. That is below the company's long-term targetof 5 to 7 percent growth.
The company also