PDA drag panel
BUSINESS ANALYSIS DECADAL
: Mettler-Toledo Int'l is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of weighing instruments used in laboratory, industrial and food retailing applications. For the 3 months ended 3/31/00, net sales rose 10% to $259.1M. Net income rose 46% to $11.8M. Revenues reflect favorable sales trends due to a strengthened European economy and improved market conditions in USA. Net income reflects higher margins and lower level of borrowing.