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Quarterly results
Q3 2009
Q3 2009 results - October 22, 2009
| YTD 2009 (USD m) | YTD 2008 (USD m) | % change (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 31,341 | 31,382 | 0 (lc: 8) |
| Operating income % of net sales | 7,345 23.4% | 7,284 23.2% | 1 |
| Net income % of net sales | 6,131 19.6% | 6,656 21.2% | -8 |
| Basic earnings per share | USD 2.69 | USD 2.93 | -8 |
| Q3 2009 (USD m) | Q3 2008 (USD m) | % change (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 11,086 | 10,747 | 3 (lc: 7) |
| Operating income % of net sales | 2,634 23.8% | 2,335 21.7% | 13 |
| Net income % of net sales | 2,112 19.1% | 2,082 19.4% | 1 |
| Basic earnings per share | USD 0.93 | USD 0.92 | 1 |
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