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Henry Schein Reports Record Second Quarter Results

08/02/10

Net sales of $1.8 billion, diluted EPS up 11% to $0.90
Company increases low end of annual guidance

MELVILLE, N.Y., Aug 02, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the largest provider of healthcare products and services to office-based practitioners, today reported record financial results for the quarter ended June 26, 2010.

Net sales for the second quarter of 2010 were $1.8 billion, an increase of 15.1% compared with the second quarter of 2009. This consists of 15.6% growth in local currencies and a decline of 0.5% related to foreign currency exchange. Internal sales growth in local currencies was 2.1% (see Exhibit A for details of sales growth).

Income from continuing operations attributable to Henry Schein, Inc. for the second quarter of 2010 was $84.0 million or $0.90 per diluted share, an increase of 14.6% and 11.1%, respectively, compared with the second quarter of 2009.

"We are reporting strong top-line growth in local currencies for the quarter and we continue to see indications of positive market trends throughout our global business," said Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein. "We also are pleased to report that diluted EPS for the first half of 2010 is up 13.8% compared with the first half of 2009, excluding restructuring costs from both periods."

North American Dental sales of $677.6 million increased 8.9%, consisting of 7.5% growth in local currencies and 1.4% growth related to foreign currency exchange. The 7.5% growth in local currencies included 7.1% growth in Dental consumable merchandise sales and 8.6% growth in Dental equipment sales and service revenues.

"Continued internal Dental consumable merchandise sales growth in local currencies affirms our confidence that the market will show gradual improvement for the rest of the year. Strong internal growth in Dental equipment sales reflects higher demand for basic and for high-tech equipment and is another positive market indicator," commented Mr. Bergman.

North American Medical sales declined 0.4% to $286.3 million. "Results for the second quarter of 2010 were negatively impacted by reduced sales of products related to the H1N1 virus, which were significant in the prior-year quarter," remarked Mr. Bergman.

North American Animal Health sales increased 269.7% to $234.7 million, which included sales of Butler Schein Animal Health. "Integration of the Butler Schein Animal Health business continues to progress according to plan and is expected to be completed during the third quarter," commented Mr. Bergman.

International sales of $602.4 million increased 1.8%, consisting of 4.7% growth in local currencies and a decline of 2.9% related to foreign currency exchange. "International results for the second quarter of 2009 were positively impacted, particularly in Germany, by the timing of the biennial IDS trade show in Europe, resulting in a difficult comparison for Q2 2010. Our International results for the second quarter of 2010 reflect continued growth in the Dental and Animal Health businesses, with particular strength in Spain, France, Holland and the U.K.," added Mr. Bergman.

Technology and Value-Added Services sales of $48.4 million increased 13.7% during the quarter, including 8.0% internal sales growth in local currencies. "During the quarter we saw continued strong growth in our electronic services and software businesses," explained Mr. Bergman.

Year-to-Date Results

For the first half of 2010, net sales of $3.6 billion increased 16.7% compared with the first half of 2009. This increase includes 15.1% growth in local currencies and 1.6% growth related to foreign currency exchange.

Income from continuing operations attributable to Henry Schein, Inc. for the first half of 2010 was $144.9 million or $1.56 per diluted share. Excluding first quarter 2010 restructuring costs of $12.3 million pre-tax or $0.09 per diluted share, and first quarter 2009 restructuring costs of $4.0 million pre-tax or $0.03 per diluted share, income from continuing operations attributable to Henry Schein, Inc. for the first half of 2010 was $153.2 million or $1.65 per diluted share, an increase of 17.0% and 13.8%, respectively, compared with the first half of 2009 (see Exhibit B for reconciliation of GAAP net income and EPS to non-GAAP adjusted net income and EPS).

2010 EPS Guidance

Today, Henry Schein increased the low end of its 2010 financial guidance range, as follows:

  • 2010 diluted EPS attributable to Henry Schein, Inc. is expected to be $3.46 to $3.56, compared with previous guidance of $3.44 to $3.56.
  • Guidance for 2010 diluted EPS attributable to Henry Schein, Inc. is for current continuing operations as well as completed or previously announced acquisitions, and does not include the impact of potential future acquisitions, if any.
  • 2010 guidance excludes the impact of restructuring costs.

The Company noted that it is increasing the low end of its 2010 diluted EPS guidance range despite a strengthening of the U.S. dollar against the euro and pound sterling, which is expected to adversely impact 2010 diluted EPS by $0.05 to $0.06 compared with its initial expectations for the year.

Second Quarter Conference Call Webcast

The Company will hold a conference call to discuss second quarter financial results today, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. Individual investors are invited to listen to the conference call over the Internet through Henry Schein's Web site at www.henryschein.com. In addition, a replay will be available beginning shortly after the call has ended.

About Henry Schein

Henry Schein, a Fortune 500(R) company and a member of the NASDAQ 100(R) Index, is recognized for its excellent customer service and highly competitive prices. The Company's five businesses - North American Dental, North American Medical, North American Animal Health, International and Technology - serve more than 600,000 customers worldwide, including dental practitioners and laboratories, physician practices and animal health clinics, as well as government and other institutions. The Company operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, which provides customers in more than 200 countries with a comprehensive selection of more than 90,000 national and Henry Schein private-brand products in stock, as well as more than 100,000 additional products available as special-order items. Henry Schein also provides exclusive, innovative technology offerings for dental, medical and veterinary professionals, including value-added practice management software and electronic health record solutions.

Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., Henry Schein employs more than 13,500 people and has operations or affiliates in 23 countries. The Company's net sales reached a record $6.5 billion in 2009. For more information, visit the Henry Schein Web site at www.henryschein.com.

In accordance with the "Safe Harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, we provide the following cautionary remarks regarding important factors that, among others, could cause future results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements, expectations and assumptions expressed or implied herein. All forward-looking statements made by us are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance and achievements or industry results to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These statements are identified by the use of such terms as "may," "could," "expect," "intend," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "forecast," "project," "anticipate" or other comparable terms. A full discussion of our operations and financial condition, including factors that may affect our business and future prospects, is contained in documents we have filed with the SEC and will be contained in all subsequent periodic filings we make with the SEC. These documents identify in detail important risk factors that could cause our actual performance to differ materially from current expectations.

Risk factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from current and historical results include, but are not limited to: decreased customer demand and changes in vendor credit terms; disruptions in financial markets; general economic conditions; effects of a highly competitive market; changes in the healthcare industry; changes in regulatory requirements; risks from expansion of customer purchasing power and multi-tiered costing structures; risks associated with our international operations; fluctuations in quarterly earnings; our dependence on third parties for the manufacture and supply of our products; transitional challenges associated with acquisitions, including the failure to achieve anticipated synergies; financial risks associated with acquisitions; regulatory and litigation risks; the dependence on our continued product development, technical support and successful marketing in the technology segment; risks from disruption to our information systems; our dependence upon sales personnel, manufacturers and customers; our dependence on our senior management; possible increases in the cost of shipping our products or other service issues with our third-party shippers; risks from rapid technological change; possible volatility of the market price of our common stock; certain provisions in our governing documents that may discourage third-party acquisitions of us; and changes in tax legislation. The order in which these factors appear should not be construed to indicate their relative importance or priority.

We caution that these factors may not be exhaustive and that many of these factors are beyond our ability to control or predict. Accordingly, any forward-looking statements contained herein should not be relied upon as a prediction of actual results. We undertake no duty and have no obligation to update forward-looking statements.


                                           HENRY SCHEIN, INC.
                                    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                                  (in thousands, except per share data)
                                               (unaudited)


                                               Three Months Ended
                                               ------------------
                                          June 26,             June 27,
                                                2010                2009
                                                ----                ----

    Net sales                             $1,849,401          $1,607,434
    Cost of sales                          1,303,757           1,131,516
                                           ---------           ---------
           Gross profit                      545,644             475,918
    Operating expenses:
        Selling, general and
         administrative                      407,638             353,948
        Restructuring costs                        -                   -
                                                 ---                 ---
           Operating income                  138,006             121,970
    Other income (expense):
        Interest income                        3,508               2,486
        Interest expense                      (9,185)             (6,406)
        Other, net                               474                (373)
                                                 ---                ----
           Income from continuing
            operations before
             taxes, equity in earnings of
              affiliates and
             noncontrolling interests        132,803             117,677
    Income taxes                             (41,435)            (38,689)
    Equity in earnings of affiliates           1,795               1,212
                                               -----               -----
    Income from continuing
     operations                               93,163              80,200
        Income from discontinued
         operation, net
          of tax                                   -                 225
                                                 ---                 ---
    Net income                                93,163              80,425
        Less: Net income attributable to
         noncontrolling
          interests                           (9,162)             (6,952)
                                              ------              ------
    Net income attributable to Henry
     Schein, Inc.                            $84,001             $73,473
                                             =======             =======

    Amounts attributable to Henry
     Schein, Inc.:
      Income from continuing
       operations                            $84,001             $73,324
      Income from discontinued
       operation, net
        of tax                                     -                 149
                                                 ---                 ---
      Net income                             $84,001             $73,473
                                             =======             =======

    Earnings per share attributable
     to
      Henry Schein, Inc.:

    From continuing operations:
        Basic                                  $0.93               $0.83
                                               =====               =====
        Diluted                                $0.90               $0.81
                                               =====               =====

    From discontinued operation:
        Basic                                  $0.00               $0.00
                                               =====               =====
        Diluted                                $0.00               $0.00
                                               =====               =====

    From net income:
        Basic                                  $0.93               $0.83
                                               =====               =====
        Diluted                                $0.90               $0.81
                                               =====               =====

    Weighted-average common shares
     outstanding:
        Basic                                 90,021              88,815
                                              ======              ======
        Diluted                               93,352              90,534
                                              ======              ======



                                                  Six Months Ended
                                                  ----------------
                                          June 26,             June 27,
                                                2010                2009
                                                ----                ----

    Net sales                             $3,609,711          $3,092,822
    Cost of sales                          2,551,034           2,178,541
                                           ---------           ---------
           Gross profit                    1,058,677             914,281
    Operating expenses:
        Selling, general and
         administrative                      804,627             697,680
        Restructuring costs                   12,285               4,043
                                              ------               -----
           Operating income                  241,765             212,558
    Other income (expense):
        Interest income                        6,896               5,287
        Interest expense                     (18,272)            (13,158)
        Other, net                               359                (343)
                                                 ---                ----
           Income from continuing
            operations before
             taxes, equity in earnings of
              affiliates and
             noncontrolling interests        230,748             204,344
    Income taxes                             (73,659)            (67,538)
    Equity in earnings of affiliates           3,326               2,577
                                               -----               -----
    Income from continuing
     operations                              160,415             139,383
        Income from discontinued
         operation, net
          of tax                                   -                 342
                                                 ---                 ---
    Net income                               160,415             139,725
        Less: Net income attributable to
         noncontrolling
          interests                          (15,514)            (11,401)
                                             -------             -------
    Net income attributable to Henry
     Schein, Inc.                           $144,901            $128,324
                                            ========            ========

    Amounts attributable to Henry
     Schein, Inc.:
      Income from continuing
       operations                           $144,901            $128,098
      Income from discontinued
       operation, net
        of tax                                     -                 226
                                                 ---                 ---
      Net income                            $144,901            $128,324
                                            ========            ========

    Earnings per share attributable
     to
      Henry Schein, Inc.:

    From continuing operations:
        Basic                                  $1.61               $1.44
                                               =====               =====
        Diluted                                $1.56               $1.42
                                               =====               =====

    From discontinued operation:
        Basic                                  $0.00               $0.00
                                               =====               =====
        Diluted                                $0.00               $0.01
                                               =====               =====

    From net income:
        Basic                                  $1.61               $1.44
                                               =====               =====
        Diluted                                $1.56               $1.43
                                               =====               =====

    Weighted-average common shares
     outstanding:
        Basic                                 89,733              88,838
                                              ======              ======
        Diluted                               92,984              90,021
                                              ======              ======



     Note: The above prior period amounts have been restated to reflect
                  the effects of a discontinued operation.


                                          HENRY SCHEIN, INC.
                                     CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                           (in thousands, except share and per share data)


                                                June 26,     December 26,
                                                       2010        2009
                                                       ----        ----
                                              (unaudited)
    ASSETS
    Current assets:
        Cash and cash equivalents                  $321,116    $471,154
        Available-for-sale
         securities                                  14,989           -
        Accounts receivable, net of
         reserves of $48,706 and
         $51,724                                    829,917     725,397
        Inventories, net                            797,603     775,199
        Deferred income taxes                        42,934      48,001
        Prepaid expenses and other                  205,986     183,782
                                                    -------     -------
                Total current assets              2,212,545   2,203,533
    Property and equipment, net                     248,233     259,576
    Goodwill                                      1,368,106     986,395
    Other intangibles, net                          406,828     204,445
    Investments and other                           181,953     182,036
                                                    -------     -------
                Total assets                     $4,417,665  $3,835,985
                                                 ==========  ==========

    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
     EQUITY
    Current liabilities:
        Accounts payable                           $504,248    $521,079
        Bank credit lines                               255         932
        Current maturities of long-
         term debt                                   25,215      23,560
        Accrued expenses:
           Payroll and related                      139,290     155,298
           Taxes                                     91,721      86,034
           Other                                    265,468     289,351
                                                    -------     -------
                Total current liabilities         1,026,197   1,076,254
    Long-term debt                                  523,421     243,373
    Deferred income taxes                           187,602     100,976
    Other liabilities                                72,348      75,304
                                                     ------      ------
                Total liabilities                 1,809,568   1,495,907

    Redeemable noncontrolling
     interests                                      341,099     178,570
    Commitments and contingencies

    Stockholders' equity:
       Preferred stock, $.01 par
        value, 1,000,000 shares
        authorized,
           none outstanding                               -           -
       Common stock, $.01 par value,
        240,000,000 shares
        authorized,
           91,514,440 outstanding on
            June 26, 2010 and
           90,630,889 outstanding on
            December 26, 2009                           915         906
       Additional paid-in capital                   632,240     603,772
       Retained earnings                          1,637,508   1,492,607
       Accumulated other
        comprehensive income (loss)                  (3,849)     64,194
                                                     ------      ------
       Total Henry Schein, Inc.
        stockholders' equity                      2,266,814   2,161,479
       Noncontrolling interest                          184          29
                Total stockholders' equity        2,266,998   2,161,508
                                                  ---------   ---------
                Total liabilities, redeemable
                 noncontrolling interests and
                 stockholders' equity            $4,417,665  $3,835,985
                                                 ==========  ==========





                                           HENRY SCHEIN, INC.
                                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                            (in thousands)
                                              (unaudited)


                                                        Three Months Ended
                                                        ------------------
                                                   June 26,           June 27,
                                                        2010             2009
                                                        ----             ----

    Cash flows from operating
     activities:
        Net income                                   $93,163          $80,425
        Adjustments to reconcile
         net income to net cash
           provided by operating
            activities:
                Depreciation and
                 amortization                         25,772           20,813
                Amortization of bond
                 discount                              1,587            1,500
                Stock-based compensation
                 expense                               6,857            6,236
                Provision for losses on
                 trade and other
                     accounts receivable               1,328              526
                Benefit from deferred
                 income taxes                         (6,103)            (436)
                Undistributed earnings of
                 affiliates                           (1,795)          (1,212)
                Other                                  1,288             (125)
                Changes in operating assets
                 and liabilities,
                     net of acquisitions:
                       Accounts receivable           (26,460)        (28,954)
                       Inventories                    17,782           34,287
                       Other current assets          (26,141)        (10,199)
                       Accounts payable and
                        accrued expenses              20,035            3,842
    Net cash provided by
     operating activities                            107,313          106,703
                                                     -------          -------

    Cash flows from investing
     activities:
        Purchases of fixed assets                     (8,480)        (15,537)
        Payments for equity
         investment and business
            acquisitions, net of cash
             acquired                              (142,629)         (12,746)
        Purchases of available-
         for-sale securities                               -                -
        Proceeds from sales of
         available-for-sale
         securities                                      100            1,300
        Proceeds from maturities of
         available-for-sale
            securities                                11,996                -
        Net proceeds from (payments
         for) foreign exchange
            forward contract
             settlements                                   -               (8)
        Other                                          1,027            1,614
    Net cash used in investing
     activities                                    (137,986)         (25,377)
                                                    --------          -------

    Cash flows from financing
     activities:
        Proceeds from (repayments
         of) bank borrowings                             263             (204)
        Principal payments for
         long-term debt                               (1,355)            (900)
        Proceeds from issuance of
         stock upon exercise
            of stock options                           5,756            3,551
        Excess tax benefits related
         to stock-based
            compensation                               1,829              503
        Distributions to
         noncontrolling
         shareholders                                 (6,438)          (1,581)
        Acquisitions of
         noncontrolling interests
         in
            subsidiaries                                   -                -
        Other                                            (90)           1,923
    Net cash provided by (used
     in) financing activities                            (35)           3,292
                                                         ---            -----

    Net change in cash and cash
     equivalents                                     (30,708)          84,618
    Effect of exchange rate
     changes on cash and
        cash equivalents                              (3,564)           1,099
    Cash and cash equivalents,
     beginning of period                             355,388          308,156
                                                     -------          -------
    Cash and cash equivalents,
     end of period                                  $321,116         $393,873
                                                    ========         ========



                                                  Six Months Ended
                                                  ----------------
                                            June 26,           June 27,
                                                   2010               2009
                                                   ----               ----

    Cash flows from
     operating activities:
        Net income                             $160,415           $139,725
        Adjustments to reconcile
         net income to net cash
           provided by operating
            activities:
                Depreciation and
                 amortization                    50,344             40,734
                Amortization of bond
                 discount                         3,135              2,964
                Stock-based
                 compensation expense            12,999             12,303
                Provision for losses on
                 trade and other
                     accounts receivable          2,322              1,712
                Benefit from deferred
                 income taxes                    (5,831)            (5,921)
                Undistributed earnings
                 of affiliates                   (3,326)            (2,577)
                Other                             2,649              1,491
                Changes in operating
                 assets and liabilities,
                     net of acquisitions:
                       Accounts receivable      (33,854)            14,443
                       Inventories               32,264             13,248
                       Other current assets     (18,411)             2,470
                       Accounts payable and
                        accrued expenses        (73,718)          (141,017)
    Net cash provided by
     operating activities                       128,988             79,575
                                                -------             ------

    Cash flows from
     investing activities:
        Purchases of fixed
         assets                                 (17,542)           (28,403)
        Payments for equity
         investment and business
            acquisitions, net of
             cash acquired                     (251,575)           (26,489)
        Purchases of available-
         for-sale securities                    (26,984)                 -
        Proceeds from sales of
         available-for-sale
         securities                               1,400              4,040
        Proceeds from maturities
         of available-for-sale
            securities                           11,996                  -
        Net proceeds from
         (payments for) foreign
         exchange
            forward contract
             settlements                              -                275
        Other                                       307             (2,680)
    Net cash used in
     investing activities                      (282,398)           (53,257)
                                               --------            -------

    Cash flows from
     financing activities:
        Proceeds from
         (repayments of) bank
         borrowings                                (668)            (3,393)
        Principal payments for
         long-term debt                          (3,198)            (2,612)
        Proceeds from issuance
         of stock upon exercise
            of stock options                     21,036              3,928
        Excess tax benefits
         related to stock-based
            compensation                          6,351                683
        Distributions to
         noncontrolling
         shareholders                            (7,736)            (1,569)
        Acquisitions of
         noncontrolling
         interests in
            subsidiaries                        (10,000)                 -
        Other                                      (180)              (179)
    Net cash provided by
     (used in) financing
     activities                                   5,605             (3,142)
                                                  -----             ------

    Net change in cash and
     cash equivalents                          (147,805)            23,176
    Effect of exchange rate
     changes on cash and
        cash equivalents                         (2,233)             1,127
    Cash and cash
     equivalents, beginning
     of period                                  471,154            369,570
                                                -------            -------
    Cash and cash
     equivalents, end of
     period                                    $321,116           $393,873
                                               ========           ========



     Note: Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform
                     to the current period presentation.

    Exhibit A

                                                       Henry Schein, Inc.
                                                      2010 Second Quarter
                                                   Sales Growth Rate Summary
                                                          (unaudited)


                                                      Q2 2010 over Q2 2009
                                                      --------------------



                                                      N.A.          N.A.
                                 Consolidated       Dental        Medical
                                 ------------        ------        -------

    Internal Sales Growth                 2.1%          2.8%          -4.2%

    Acquisitions                         13.5%          4.7%           3.8%
                                         ----           ---            ---

         Local Currency Sales
          Growth                         15.6%          7.5%          -0.4%

    Foreign Currency Exchange            -0.5%          1.4%           0.0%
                                         ----           ---            ---

         Total Sales Growth              15.1%          8.9%          -0.4%
                                         ====           ===           ====



      Q2 YTD 2010 over Q2 YTD
                2009
      -----------------------


                                                      N.A.          N.A.
                                 Consolidated       Dental        Medical
                                 ------------      -------       --------

    Internal Sales Growth                 2.6%          2.0%          -1.0%

    Acquisitions                         12.5%          2.7%           3.1%
                                         ----           ---            ---

         Local Currency Sales
          Growth                         15.1%          4.7%           2.1%

    Foreign Currency Exchange             1.6%          1.6%           0.0%
                                          ---           ---            ---

         Total Sales Growth              16.7%          6.3%           2.1%
                                         ====           ===            ===



                               N.A. Animal                   Technology/
                                  Health     International       VAS
                                -----------  -------------   -----------

    Internal Sales Growth               0.0%           4.1%          8.0%

    Acquisitions                      269.7%           0.6%          5.2%
                                      -----            ---           ---

         Local Currency Sales
          Growth                      269.7%           4.7%         13.2%

    Foreign Currency Exchange           0.0%          -2.9%          0.5%
                                        ---           ----           ---

         Total Sales Growth           269.7%           1.8%         13.7%
                                      =====            ===          ====



      Q2 YTD 2010 over Q2 YTD
                2009
      -----------------------


                               N.A. Animal                   Technology/
                                  Health     International       VAS
                              ------------   -------------  ------------

    Internal Sales Growth               1.2%           5.1%          6.3%

    Acquisitions                      269.4%           0.9%          4.9%
                                      -----            ---           ---

         Local Currency Sales
          Growth                      270.6%           6.0%         11.2%

    Foreign Currency Exchange           0.0%           2.6%          1.4%
                                        ---            ---           ---

         Total Sales Growth           270.6%           8.6%         12.6%
                                      =====            ===          ====


    Exhibit B

                                       Henry Schein, Inc.
                                   2010 Second Quarter and YTD
                   Reconciliation of GAAP results of continuing operations to
                            non-GAAP results of continuing operations
                              (in thousands, except per share data)
                                           (unaudited)


                                                 Second Quarter
                                             2010      2009%
                                                             Growth
    From Continuing Operations
    --------------------------
    Income from Continuing Operations
     attributable to Henry Schein, Inc.   $84,001   $73,324     14.6%
    Diluted EPS from Continuing
     Operations attributable to Henry
     Schein, Inc.                            0.90      0.81     11.1%



    Non-GAAP Adjustments (after-tax)
    Restructuring costs                        $-        $-
                                              ---       ---
    Income from Continuing Operations
     attributable to Henry Schein, Inc.        $0        $0
    Diluted EPS from Continuing
     Operations attributable to Henry
     Schein, Inc.                            0.00      0.00

    Adjusted Results From Continuing
     Operations
    --------------------------------
    Income from Continuing Operations
     attributable to Henry Schein, Inc.   $84,001   $73,324     14.6%
    Diluted EPS from Continuing
     Operations attributable to Henry
     Schein, Inc.                            0.90      0.81     11.1%
    ---------------------------------        ----      ----     ----



                                                      YTD
                                             2010      2009%
                                                             Growth
    From Continuing Operations
    --------------------------
    Income from Continuing Operations
     attributable to Henry Schein, Inc.  $144,901  $128,098    13.1%
    Diluted EPS from Continuing
     Operations attributable to Henry
     Schein, Inc.                            1.56      1.42     9.9%



    Non-GAAP Adjustments (after-tax)
    Restructuring costs                    $8,260    $2,784
                                           ------    ------
    Income from Continuing Operations
     attributable to Henry Schein, Inc.    $8,260    $2,784
    Diluted EPS from Continuing
     Operations attributable to Henry
     Schein, Inc.                            0.09      0.03

    Adjusted Results From Continuing
     Operations
    --------------------------------
    Income from Continuing Operations
     attributable to Henry Schein, Inc.  $153,161  $130,882    17.0%
    Diluted EPS from Continuing
     Operations attributable to Henry
     Schein, Inc.                            1.65      1.45    13.8%
    ---------------------------------        ----      ----    ----



     This non-GAAP comparison is being presented in order to provide a
                              more comparable
     basis for analysis.  Earnings per share numbers may not sum due to
                                 rounding.

SOURCE Henry Schein, Inc.