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SHENZHEN, China, Jan elton john your song sheet music . 12 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Mindray MedicalInternational Limited (NYSE: MR), a leading developer, manufacturer andmarketer of medical devices worldwide, today announced selected preliminary,unaudited results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.Thepreliminary results reported below include the results of operations of thepatient monitoring business acquired from Datascope ("DPM") starting from May1, 2008.Preliminary 2008 Operating ResultsFor the year ended December 31, 2008, Mindray expects net revenues to bein the range of US$540 million to US$550 million, compared to US$294.3 millionin 2007, or 84% to 87% year-over-year growth.Based on the estimated fullyear revenue range, fourth quarter 2008 revenue grew 76% to 87% year-over-yeardespite a challenging global operating environment that included volatileforeign exchange fluctuations, a slow down in hospital spending and creditfreezes.Based on the estimated full year revenue, the company anticipates the 2008non-GAAP diluted EPS to be no less than US$1.16, compared to US$0.79 in 2007,or 47% year-over-year growth.The estimated non-GAAP diluted EPS is based onthe assumption that Mindray's Shenzhen subsidiary receives a preferentialincome tax rate at 15% as a qualified "New and Hi Tech Enterprise."Thesubsidiary has already received approval of such qualification from theShenzhen local government, and the Company does not anticipate any delay inclosing the process from the central government level in the near future."Despite the recent unprecedented and challenging global environment,Mindray maintained its focus on outstanding execution and operationalexcellence," commented Mr youtube elton john your song . Xu Hang, Mindray's chairman and co-chief executiveofficer."As a result, we achieved excellent growth across all product linesand geographies throughout the fourth quarter.Additionally, we continued toimprove operating performance, driving very strong earnings growth in 2008 andour vertically integrated model and sensible expense controls have allowed usto focus on generating cash flow and improving our operating margins.""We are well positioned as we head into 2009 and look to grow market sharein the coming year," added Mr eltonjohn tickets . 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