The Cooper Cos. Inc.: The Irvine developer...

The Cooper Cos. Inc.: The Irvine developer and manufacturer of specialty health care products and services said net income for the fiscal year ended Oct. 31 totaled $31.4 million, or $2.40 a share, 89% higher than the $16.6 million, or $1.41 a share, recorded for the prior year. Revenue increased 30% to $141.5 million from $109.1 million. Fourth quarter net income was $15.5 million, or $1.02 a share, an 82% gain from the $8.5 million, or 72 cents a share, for the like period in 1996. Revenue advanced 30% to $40.5 million from $31.2 million.