Lexmark reports first quarter results

First quarter GAAP earnings per share were $0.75. Excluding $0.14 per share for restructuring-related activities, earnings per share for the first quarter of 2009 would have been $0.89. First quarter 2008 GAAP earnings per share were $1.07. Earnings per share for the first quarter of 2008 would have been $1.16 excluding $0.09 per share for restructuring-related activities.

First quarter Printing Solutions and Services Division revenue of $599 million declined 19 percent year to year. Imaging Solutions Division revenue of $345 million declined 20 percent compared to a year ago.

The company ended the quarter with $811 million in cash and current marketable securities. First quarter net cash used for operating activities was $86 million. Capital expenditures for the quarter were $68 million. Depreciation and amortization in the quarter was $44 million. The company increased the funding of its worldwide pension and post-retirement plans with cash contributions of $79 million during the quarter.