Patterson reported stronger-than-expected fiscal results Dec. 2 as dental offices continued to reopen after spring lockdowns. Net sales increased to $1.55 billion for the fiscal year ending Oct. 24, a 9.5 percent increase from the same period a year ago.
Sales in its dental segment rose to $632 million on strong sales of consumables. The company’s larger animal health segment also saw its internal sales grow 7.8 percent to $914.2 million.
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