Taro Pharma (TARO) Misses Q2 EPS by 36c, Approves Special Dividend

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Taro Provides Results for September 30, 2018

November 5, 2018 4:05 PM EST

Board of Directors Approves $500 Million Special Dividend

HAWTHORNE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE: TARO) (Taro or the Company) today provided unaudited financial results for the three and six months ended September 30, 2018.

Quarter ended September 30, 2018 Highlights compared to September 30, 2017

Net sales of $159.0 million decreased $10.9 million, the result of continuing increased competition and the challenging pricing environment despite a slight increase in overall volumes. Gross profit of $108.6 million (68.3% of net sales compared to 73.6%) decreased $16.6 million. Research and development (R&D)... More