NBTY Reports Flat Net Income

NBTY Inc. reported net income of $29 million for its third quarter, compared with $30 million for the same quarter last year.

The, firm a direct marketer of vitamin and health supplements, reported net sales $308 million for the quarter ended June 30, up 22% from net sales of $252 million last year.

For the nine months ended June 30, the Bohemia, NY company reported net income of $65.7 million, down slightly from net income of $66.4 million last year.

Net sales for the period were $828 million, up 15% from $719 million last year.