ALLERGAN 4Q EARNINGS CLIMB 8 PERCENT

Allergan Inc., best known for the Botox wrinkle treatment, said Thursday its fourth-quarter profit increased 8 percent on the strength of higher pharmaceutical sales. Net income grew to $122 million, or 90 cents per share, from $112.5 million, or 85 cents per share, a year ago. Excluding restructuring and other charges, the company reported adjusted earnings of $124.3 million, or 91 cents per share.
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