Melville, N.Y.-based Henry Schein reported a record 2016 fourth quarter and fiscal year results.
Here's what you should know.
1. The dental company reported $3.1 billion in Q4 sales, an increase of 9.5 percent over Q4 fiscal year 2015 .
2. Net income was $139.2 million, 7.9 percent higher than Q4 2015.
3. Dental-specific sales during Q4 2016 increased 7.7 percent to $1.5 billion.
4. Henry Schein CEO Stanley Bergman said the North American dental market improved as strong December and January growth indicates.
Mr. Bergman said, "We are pleased to report record financial results for the 2016 fourth quarter and full year. The markets we serve are experiencing consistent growth, and we remain focused on gaining share across all our business units while executing against our financial objectives."