Ball Corporation (NYSE:BLL) reported net earnings of $77.5 million or 47 cents per share in the fourth quarter of 2011, decreasing from $92.2 million or 52 cents per share in the year-ago quarter.
Excluding business consolidation costs and other charges and benefits, the company’s adjusted income in the quarter was at $78.1 million or 48 cents per share, compared with $94.4 million or 53 cents per share a year ago. Adjusted income per share fell below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 54 cents per … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards