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Earnings reflect strong consolidated results
Net income was $1.28 per share in the quarter, a 39% increase from third quarter 2006 net income of $0.92 per share Adjusted income from operations was $1.14 per share1 in the quarter, a 37% increase over third quarter 2006. Aggregate medical membership increased by 5.1% through the first nine months of 2007. This excludes the 357 thousand members related to the August 1, 2007 acquisition of Sagamore Health Network.
The company repurchased approximately 4.6 million shares for $235 million during third quarter 2007, and approximately 23.7 million shares2 for $1.16 billion year to date through November 2, 2007. The company currently estimates 2007 earnings per share on an adjusted income from operations basis, to be in the range of $3.80 to $4.00. CIGNA Corporation (NYSE:CI) today reported net income of $365 million, or $1.28 per share, for the third quarter of 2007 compared with $298 million, or $0.92 per share for the same period last year.
CIGNA's adjusted income from operations3 was $323 million, or $1.14 per share, for the third quarter of 2007 versus $268 million, or $0.83 per share for the same period last year.
“Our consolidated earnings for the quarter were strong, and the marketplace continues to recognize CIGNA as a health advocate well-equipped to help improve the health, well-being and security of the people we serve,” said H. Edward Hanway, CIGNA chairman and chief executive officer.
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