May 10 (Reuters) - Linamar Corp LNR.TO :
* Linamar delivers 23rd consecutive quarter of double digit operating earnings growth
* Q1 sales C$1.656 billion versus I/B/E/S view C$1.55 billion
* Qtrly earnings per share $2.20
* Q1 earnings per share view C$1.98 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: ID:nCNW6k2xWa Further company coverage: LNR.TO