SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. - Gerber Scientific Inc., which makes equipment to create signs and specialty graphics, on Wednesday reaffirmed its guidance for fiscal 2009 profit between 72 cents and 82 cents per share.
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Analysts polled by Thomson Financial project profit of 13 cents per share.
Gerber Scientific, lowered its revenue guidance for the fiscal year ending April 30 by $30 million, saying it expects revenue in the range of $660 million to $690 million, a 3 percent to 8 percent increase from fiscal 2008.
The company on Wednesday also said it will cut 135 positions, or 6 percent of its global work force, because of falling demand for some of its products.
Gerber Scientific shares fell $1.54, or 13.8 percent, to $9.63 in morning trading. The stock has ranged from $7.56 to $12.64 over the past year.
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