First Quarter 2018 Highlights
Strong start to operating cash flow, at $216 million in the quarter
Continued revenue growth in managed document services and Global Imaging Systems operations
Adjusted operating margin of 10.4 percent, down 0.6 points year-over-year; operating margin, excluding equity income, up 0.5 points
Core operating profit, excluding equity income, grew 5 percent year-over-year
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