Webster Veterinary, a unit of Patterson Companies Inc. of St. Paul, Minn., recently reported revenue of $158.5 million for its four quarter ended April 25, compared to revenue of $119.5 million in the year-ago period. The 33 percent increase is due primarily to the October acquisition of Columbus Serum. Year to date, the unit reported revenue of $550.6 million, compared to revenue of $446.4 million in the year-ago period. Overall, Patterson reported net income of $54 million on revenue of $779.9 million for its fourth quarter, compared to net income of $63.2 million on revenue of $778.4 million in the year-ago period. Year to date, the company reported net income of $199.6 million on revenue of $3.1 billion, compared to net income of $224.9 million on revenue of $3 billion in the year-ago period. <HOME>
