Henry Schein reports record Q3 financials

Henry Schein has reported record financial results for the third quarter of 2012 (end-September 29).

Net sales for quarter were $2.2 billion, an increase of 5.7% compared with the same period in 2011.

However, Q3 global dental sales of $1.1 billion declined 0.3% year over year.

Net income attributable to Henry Schein for the third quarter of 2012 was $96.8 million, an increase of 5.2% compared with the third quarter of 2011.

For the first nine months of 2012, net sales of $6.5 billion increased 5.5% compared with the first nine months of 2011.