date:Nov 06, 2012
t sales were up 4% for the third quarter and up 7% for the year-to-date period.
- Comparable net sales by segment: North America +2% in Q3 and +7% YTD; Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA) +5% in Q3 and +5% YTD; Asia Pacific/South America (APSA) +10% in Q3 and +8% YTD.
- Operating income for the third quarter was $162.4 million, up 488%.
- For the year-to-date period, operating income increased 62%.
- Operating income before charges/gains for the quarter was $165.0 million, up 16%.
- For the