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(TECH) Makes hematology controls and biotechnology products for research scientists.1st quarter FY2013, 9/30
20132012% chg.Revenue$75.0$77.6-3.3Income25.727.5-6.7Earn/share0.700.74-5.4 Figures in millions except for earnings per share.
3M CO.
(MMM) Global diversified technology company with products for health care; industrial; consumer and office; display and graphics; electronics and telecommunications; safety, security and protection; transportation and other markets.3rd quarter FY2012, 9/30
20122011% chg.Revenue$7,497.0$7,531.0-0.5Income1,161.01,088.0+6.7Earn/share1.651.52+8.69 months
Revenue$22,517.0$22,522.00Income3,453.03,329.0+3.7Earn/share4.914.61+6.5 Figures in millions except for earnings per share.
BUFFALO WILD WINGS INC.
(BWLD) A restaurant chain featuring a fast-casual grill and sports bar concept.3rd quarter FY2012, 9/23
20122011% chg.Revenue$246.9$197.8+24.8Income10.711.3-5Earn/share0.570.61-6.69 months
Revenue$736.7$564.0+30.6Income40.636.8+10.4Earn/share2.172.00+8.5 Figures in millions except for earnings per share.
CAPELLA EDUCATION CO.
(CPLA) An online postsecondary education services company specializing in master's and doctoral degrees.3rd quarter FY2012, 9/30
20122011% chg.Revenue$99.3$102.3-2.9Income5.19.9-48.4Earn/share0.390.66-40.99 months
Revenue$314.9$320.1-1.6Income27.840.1-30.5Earn/share2.072.56-19.1 Figures in millions except for earnings per share.
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C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE INC.
(CHRW) Provides transportation services and logistics support.3rd quarter FY2012, 9/30
20122011% chg.Revenue$2,880.4$2,694.9+6.9Income116.3114.3+1.7Earn/share0.720.70+2.99 months
Revenue$8,388.2$7,768.1+8.0Income337.4322.4+4.7Earn/share2.081.95+6.7 Figures in millions except for earnings per share.
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