The Maxim Group estimates were for $56.4m in revenues and $7.9 Million in net income. CHOP beat estimates producing $57.2 million in revenues and $11.4 million in net income.
Fourth Quarter 2009 Highlights
— Revenue increased 45.3% to $57.2 million from $39.4 million in the
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CHOP will announce their Full Year 2009 earnings next week. The company’s product demand is a direct result of the increasing consumer demand (buying habits) in China. Chinese premier Wen Jiabao mapped out the country’s growth plan for the next five years at the annual National People’s Congress. Ian McGuinn, head of operations & research [...]
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