Doubt due to Covid-19 prompts Siemens Healthineers to ditch guidance
Margins at its medical imaging business improved after a weak September-December quarter, lifted by growth in the CT scanner business
05 May 2020 - 09:20
Frankfurt — Siemens Healthineers abandoned its profit guidance for its ongoing financial year, citing uncertainties caused by the Covid-19 pandemic even after the medical imaging and diagnostics company reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings.
Its previous outlook for the year to September for growth in adjusted earnings per share of 6%-12% was likely not to be achieved, it said in a statement on Tuesday...
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