Burlington reports record sales and earnings for year
Burlington Industries Inc reports 1966 fiscal year net sales of 1.3716 billion up 44 percent from 1965. Net earnings total 77.094 million or 3.06 per share on 25.178 million shares. Final quarter sales reach 329.653 million with 16.579 million earnings or 0.64 per share amid material price drops and start-up costs. Directors declare 30-cent quarterly dividend payable Dec 1.