— Oncology sales jumped by 46% and respiratory sales grew by 15%. Biopharmaceuticals sales increased by 12% and new CVRM sales rose by 8% while sales in other medicines fell by 9%.
— Looking ahead into the full year 2019, the company reiterates its core earnings guidance in the range of $3.50 to $3.70 per share.
— The core operating profit for fiscal 2019 is predicted to increase ahead of product sales.
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— For the full year, capital expenditure is anticipated to be broadly stable and restructuring expenses are targeted to reduce versus the prior-year.