
Science Applications International Corp. [SAIC] on Tuesday posted slightly higher sales in its opening quarter but net income edged down due to costs associated with its recent acquisition of Scitor and because of a charge on a small Army contract.Net income slipped 3 percent to $33 million, 69 cents earnings per share (EPS), from $34 million (69 cents EPS) a year ago, 6 cents EPS below analysts’ expectations. Per share earnings held steady due to a lower share count from…