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Martek Q4 revenues drop three percent

17-Dec-2009

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DHA specialist Martek Biosciences Corporation fourth quarter results slipped three percent to $87.6 million from $90.4 in the corresponding 2008 quarter, but the company said net income rose 24 percent for the period.

"Martek's solid fiscal 2009 financial results, though impacted by the many global economic factors affecting business in general, reflect the quality of Martek's products and the desire of consumers to improve their health and well-being, even in times of economic uncertainty,” said chief executive officer, Steve Dubin.

Infant formula sales dropped five percent the company said due to de-stocking and declining US birth rates.