CONMED Corporation announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2018. For the fourth quarter, the company announced sales was USD 242.444 million compared to USD 222.555 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 25.822 million compared to USD 23.175 million a year ago. Net income was USD 15.653 million compared to USD 46.696 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 0.56 compared to USD 1.67 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 0.54 compared to USD 1.65 a year ago. For the full year, sales was USD 859.634 million compared to USD 796.392 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 71.305 million compared to USD 46.935 million a year ago. Net income was USD 40.854 million compared to USD 55.487 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 1.45 compared to USD 1.99 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 1.41 compared to USD 1.97 a year ago.