Esterline Reports 2Q EPS of $.43 from Continuing Ops; Earnings $9.2 Million on $150.2 Million Sales 6/1/2004 By Michelle DeGrand on
BELLEVUE, Wash., June 1, 2004 — Esterline Corporation ( NYSE /ESL www.esterline.com), a leading specialty manufacturer serving aerospace/defense markets, today reported fiscal 2004 second quarter (ended April 30) income from continuing operations of $9.2 million, or $.43 per diluted share, on $150.2 million sales. Comparable earnings a year ago were $6.0 million, or $.29 per diluted share, on sales of $135.3 million.