Delphi Automotive PLC (DLPH) recently reported fourth-quarter earnings of US$344 million. The Gillingham, United Kingdom-based company said it had net income of US$1.16 per share. Earnings, adjusted for restructuring costs and costs related to mergers and acquisitions, were US$1.32 per…
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