Wednesday, April 25, 2007

UPDATE 1-Genzyme earnings rise on higher drug sales

(Reuters) - BOSTON, April 25 - Biotechnology company Genzyme Corp. reported higher-than-expected quarterly earnings on Wednesday and raised its full year forecast, driven by strong sales of its drugs for rare and chronic diseases.

The Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company said net income rose to $158.2 million, or 57 cents a share, in the first quarter from $101 million, or 37 cents a share, a year ago. Revenue rose to $883.2 million from $730.8 million a year ago.


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