Beckman Instruments Inc.: The Fullerton manufacturer of...

Beckman Instruments Inc.: The Fullerton manufacturer of laboratory systems and supplies posted first-quarter net earnings of $13.7 million, or 47 cents a share, a 33% gain from the $10.3 million, or 36 cents a share, for the first quarter last year. The 1995 figure included a restructuring charge of $2 million. Sales increased 10% to $224.8 million from $205 million. The company said the results include an acquisition, Hybritech Inc.