Cardinal Health, Inc
Industry: Biotechnology & Drugs

Cardinal Health, Inc. ( http://www.cardinal.com ) is the leading provider of products and services supporting the health care industry. Cardinal Health companies develop, manufacture, package and market products for patient care; develop drug-delivery technologies; distribute pharmaceuticals, medical- surgical and laboratory supplies; and offer consulting and other services that improve quality and efficiency in health care. Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health employs more than 49,000 people on five continents and produces annual revenues of more than $44 billion. Cardinal Health is ranked #23 on the current Fortune 500 list and was named one of the "The World's Best" companies by Forbes magazine in 2002.

Business Summary
Cardinal Health, Inc. is a holding company that owns operating subsidiaries conducting business as Cardinal Health. The Company is a provider of products and services supporting the healthcare industry. The Company's operations are organized into four segments: Pharmaceutical Distribution and Provider Services; Medical Products and Services; Pharmaceutical Technologies and Services, and Clinical Technologies and Services.

Financial Summary
CAH is a holding company that provides products and services to healthcare providers and manufacturers to help them improve the efficiency and quality of healthcare. For the FY ended 6/30/05, revenues rose 15% to $74.91B. Net income from cont. ops. and before acct. chg. fell 31% to $1.05B. Revenues reflect continued growth in the Medical Products & Services segment. Net income was offset by higher SG&A expenses and increased restructuring charges.