Fisher Scientific Group reported second-quarter net income...

Fisher Scientific Group reported second-quarter net income of $6.5 million, contrasted with a loss of $9.5 million over the same three months last year. The La Jolla-based scientific products manufacturer reported revenues for the three months ended June 30 of $233.3 million, a 19% increase from the $187.5 million for the same quarter a year ago.

For the company’s first six months, Fisher net income stands at $10.8 million, contrasted with a loss of $15.3 million over the same two quarters last year. Year-to-date sales stand at $443.5 million, up 23% from $361.9 million last year.

Formed by Henley Group in June, 1986, Fisher Scientific Group became a public company in April when Henley issued a 20% Fisher stock dividend to its shareholders.