The 2012 forecast is down from 2011’s non-GAAP EPS of $2.28 due to the looming patent expiration of Plavix and the Avapro franchise.
One year ago (#msg-59322186), BMY issued 2013 (i.e. post-Plavix) non-GAAP EPS guidance of $1.95+, but this guidance is no longer in effect, as far as I know.
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