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Watson 3Q profit falls 11 percent on taxes, costs

Nov. 4, 2009
Drug developer Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Wednesday its profit fell 11 percent in the third quarter as higher taxes and charges offset a revenue boost. Watson said profit declined to $63 million, or 55 cents per share, from $71.1 million, or 62 cents...
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