date:Jul 26, 2019
r year. The comparable operating margin (non-GAAP) was 30.3 percent versus 30.6 percent in the prior year. A strong underlying operating margin (non-GAAP) expansion was offset by an approximate 185 basis point (bps) negative impact from currency headwinds and net acquisitions.
Earnings per share (EPS) grew 12 percent to US$0.61. Comparable EPS (non-GAAP) grew 4 percent to US$0.63. Comparable EPS growth included the impact from a 9-point currency headwind.
The company continued to gain value sh