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A. O. Smith Announces 2008 Earnings of $2.70 Per Share; Forecasts 2009 Earnings of $2.40 to $2.60 Per Share

Published in Healthcare Mergers, Acquisitions and Ventures Week, February 7th, 2009

A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS), one of the world's leading manufacturers of energy-efficient residential and commercial water heating equipment and electric motors, announced results for its fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2008.

The company reported full year sales of $2.3 billion, essentially flat compared to 2007, and net earnings of $81.9 million or $2.70 per share, approximately seven percent lower than the record $88.2 million or $2.85 per share last year. Earnings included after-tax restructuring and other charges of $5.6 million or $.19 per share in 2008. In 2007, earnings included restructuring and other charges of $.33 per share and tax benefits of $.16...

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