P&G reported strong earnings growth that exceeded expectations for the quarter and fiscal year. Net earnings for the quarter grew 5% to $955 million driven by top line growth and margin improvements. For the fiscal year, net earnings increased 19% to $5.19 billion behind 8% sales growth and gross margin expansion. Looking forward, P&G expects continued double-digit earnings growth in fiscal year 2004 from high single-digit sales growth and margin improvements.