Esterline Completes Acquisition of CMC Electronics 3/14/2007 By Administrator Account on
BELLEVUE, Wash., March 14, 2007 — Esterline Corporation (NYSE:ESL www.esterline.com) today announced that it completed the acquisition of Canada-based CMC Electronics Inc., a leading aerospace/defense avionics company, for approximately $335 million in cash.
Esterline Reports 1Q Earnings of $12.8 Million or $.49 per Share, on $257.2 Million Sales 3/5/2007 By Administrator Account on
BELLEVUE, Wash., March 5, 2007 — Esterline Technologies (NYSE/ESL www.esterline.com), a leading specialty manufacturer serving aerospace/defense markets, today reported fiscal 2007 first quarter (ended January 26) net earnings of $12.8 million, or $.49 per diluted share. This includes a $2.1 million tax benefit resulting from the retroactive extension of U.S. Research and Experimentation tax credits signed into law on December 21, 2006. Year-ago net earnings were $8.4 million, or $.32 per diluted share. First quarter 2007 sales were $257.2 million compared with $205.7 million a year ago.
Esterline Technologies Announces Pricing of $175 Million Private Placement of Senior Notes 2/23/2007 By Administrator Account on
BELLEVUE, Wash., February 23, 2007 — Esterline Technologies (NYSE/ESL www.esterline.com) today announced that it has priced a private placement of $175 million aggregate principal amount of 6 5/8% senior notes due 2017. Esterline anticipates using the net proceeds of this offering to finance a portion of the acquisition of CMC Electronics Holdings Inc. The issuance of the notes is not contingent upon the consummation of the acquisition of CMC. If the acquisition of CMC is not completed, Esterline expects to use the net proceeds from the offering to reduce outstanding indebtedness and for other general corporate purposes.
Esterline Technologies Launches Private Placement of Senior Notes 2/17/2007 By Administrator Account on
BELLEVUE, Wash., February 16, 2007--Esterline Technologies today announced that it is commencing an offering of $150 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes. Esterline anticipates using the net proceeds of this offering to finance a portion of the acquisition of CMC Electronics Holdings Inc. The issuance of the notes is not contingent upon the consummation of the acquisition of CMC. If the acquisition of CMC is not completed, Esterline expects to use the net proceeds from the offering to reduce outstanding indebtedness and for other general corporate purposes.
Esterline To Acquire Canada-Based CMC Electronics 2/1/2007 By Administrator Account on
BELLEVUE, Wash., February 1, 2007 — Esterline Corporation (NYSE:ESL www.esterline.com) today announced an agreement to acquire CMC Electronics Inc., a leading aerospace/defense avionics company, for approximately $335 million in cash. For the 12 months ended September 30, 2006, CMC recorded revenues of C$205 million. Completion of the transaction is expected in 30 to 45 days, contingent upon Hart-Scott-Rodino and other governmental approvals. A conference call to discuss the transaction is scheduled for later today at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time (10:30 a.m. Pacific Time). Listeners may access the conference call live over the Internet at the following locations: www.esterline.com or www.earnings.com. ”
Esterline Reports 4Q Earnings Per Share of $.71 From Continuing Ops 12/7/2006 By Administrator Account on
BELLEVUE, Wash., Dec. 7, 2006 — Esterline Corporation (NYSE/ESL www.esterline.com), a leading specialty manufacturer serving aerospace/defense markets, today reported fourth quarter income from continuing operations of $18.4 million, or $.71 per diluted share, on sales of $270.3 million. In the same period last year, income from continuing operations was $15.4 million, or $.60 per diluted share, on $224.1 million sales. Orders received in the fourth quarter totaled $288.2 million. This compared with orders of $204.2 million a year ago. Backlog at year-end was $653.5 million compared with $482.8 million at the end of the prior-year period.
Esterline Reports 3Q Earnings Per Share of $.43 — In Line With Recent Guidance 8/31/2006 By Administrator Account on
BELLEVUE, Wash., August 31, 2006 — Esterline Corporation (NYSE/ESL www.esterline.com), a leading specialty manufacturer serving aerospace/defense markets, today reported fiscal 2006 third quarter (ended July 28) net income of $11.2 million, or $.43 per diluted share, on $248.4 million sales. Net income in the same period last year was $11.9 million, or $.46 per diluted share, on sales of $209.9 million.
Esterline Lowers Expectations With Third Quarter Guidance; Wallop Accident, Program Delays and Export Issues Cited 8/2/2006 By Administrator Account on
BELLEVUE , Wash. , August 2, 2006—Esterline Technologies (NYSE/ESL www.esterline.com), a leading specialty manufacturer serving aerospace/defense markets, today announced that third quarter (ended July 28) earnings per share from continuing operations would likely be in the $.40 to $.45 range.
Esterline CEO Robert Cremin Appointed British Honorary Consul for Seattle 7/26/2006 By Administrator Account on
BELLEVUE , Wash., July 26, 2006--Esterline Corporation (NYSE/ESL www.esterline.com), a leading specialty manufacturer serving aerospace / defense markets, today said that its Chairman and CEO, Robert W. Cremin, has been appointed British Honorary Consul in Seattle.
Explosion at Esterline's Wallop Facility in UK Results in a Fatality; Several Minor Injuries 6/27/2006 By Administrator Account on
BELLEVUE , Wash., June 27, 2006—Esterline Technologies Corporation (NYSE/ESL www.esterline.com) said today that an explosion occurred yesterday at its recently acquired Wallop Defence Systems subsidiary located in Middle Wallop, Hampshire, UK, resulting in one fatality and several minor injuries. The incident destroyed an oven complex used in the production of military countermeasure flares. The complex was not connected to the main production facility.
Esterline Appoints Paul V. Haack to Board of Directors 6/19/2006 By Administrator Account on
BELLEVUE , Wash. , June 14, 2006--Esterline Corporation (NYSE/ESL www.esterline.com), a leading specialty manufacturer serving aerospace / defense markets, today announced the appointment of Paul V. Haack to its Board of Directors and the Board’s Audit Committee. Haack recently retired from Deloitte and Touche as a senior partner where he most recently was the lead partner on the Boeing and United Airlines accounts in Deloitte’s Chicago office.
Esterline Reports 2Q Results From Continuing Operations; Income $17.7 Million, or $.68 Per Share, on $247.9 Million Sales 6/1/2006 By Administrator Account on
BELLEVUE , Wash. , June 1, 2006 — Esterline Corporation (NYSE/ESL www.esterline.com), a leading specialty manufacturer serving aerospace/defense markets, today reported fiscal 2006 second quarter (ended April 28) income from continuing operations of $17.7 million, or $.68 per diluted share, on $247.9 million sales. Year-ago income from continuing operations was $13.7 million, or $.54 per diluted share, on sales of $211.6 million.
Esterline Finalizes Acquisition of Wallop Defence Systems Ltd. 3/27/2006 By Administrator Account on
BELLEVUE, Wash., March 27, 2006—Esterline Technologies Corporation today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Wallop Defence Systems Ltd. from Cobham plc. for approximately $59 million in cash plus a contingency for future performance.
Esterline To Acquire Wallop Defence Systems Ltd. 3/9/2006 By Administrator Account on
BELLEVUE , Wash. , March 9, 2006—Esterline Technologies Corporation today announced an agreement to acquire Wallop Defence Systems Ltd. from Cobham plc. Wallop is a leading manufacturer of military pyrotechnic products. The acquisition will be the ninth plant Esterline has acquired in the U.K. in the past six years.
Esterline Reports 1Q Results From Continuing Operations; Income $8.4 Million, or $.33 Per Share, on $205.7 Million Sales 2/23/2006 By Administrator Account on
BELLEVUE, Wash., Feb. 23, 2006 — Esterline Technologies (NYSE/ESL www.esterline.com), a leading specialty manufacturer serving aerospace/defense markets, today reported fiscal 2006 first quarter (ended January 27) income from continuing operations of $8.4 million, or $.32 per diluted share, on $205.7 million sales. Year-ago income from continuing operations was $10.1 million, or $.41 per share, on sales of $189.8 million. (The year-ago results do not include $7.5 million, or $.31 per share, principally from the gain on the sale of the company’s Fluid Regulators subsidiary, accounted for as a discontinued operation. Including this divestiture, first quarter 2005 net earnings were $17.6 million, or $.72 per diluted share.)
Esterline Acquires Darchem Holdings Limited, a UK-Based Manufacturer of Thermally Engineered Aerospace Components 12/16/2005 By Administrator Account on
BELLEVUE , Wash. , December 16, 2005—Esterline Corporation (NYSE/ESL www.esterline.com ), a leading specialty manufacturer serving aerospace/defense markets, announced today that it acquired Darchem Holdings Limited for approximately $120 million in cash. Darchem is a global leader in the manufacture of thermally engineered components for critical aerospace and defense applications. Typical components include lightweight thermal insulation for jet exhaust ducting, nacelle and thrust reverser units, environmental control ducting and heat shields. The acquisition adds approximately $70 million in annualized sales to the company’s recently reported fiscal 2005 revenues of $834 million.
Esterline Fiscal 2005 Earnings Per Share $2.09 Before Stock Option Expense; Sales $835 Million 12/8/2005 By Administrator Account on
BELLEVUE, Wash., Dec. 8, 2005 — Esterline Corporation (NYSE/ESL www.esterline.com), a leading specialty manufacturer serving aerospace/defense markets, today reported fourth quarter income from continuing operations of $15.4 million, or $.60 per diluted share, on sales of $224.1 million. In the same period last year, income from continuing operations was $14.4 million, or $.66 per diluted share, on $190.3 million sales.
Esterline Reports 3Q Net Income of $14.2 Million, or $.55 Per Share, on $209.9 Million Shares 9/1/2005 By Administrator Account on
BELLEVUE, Wash., September 1, 2005 — Esterline Corporation (NYSE/ESL www.esterline.com ), a leading specialty manufacturer serving aerospace/defense markets, today reported fiscal 2005 third quarter (ended July 29) income from continuing operations of $14.2 million, or $.55 per diluted share, on $209.9 million sales. Year-ago income from continuing operations was $7.1 million, or $.33 per diluted share, on sales of $147.4 million.
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Esterline Acquires Palomar Products, Secure Communications Specialists 6/6/2005 By Administrator Account on
BELLEVUE, Wash., June 6, 2005--Esterline Corporation ( NYSE/ESL www.esterline.com ), a leading specialty manufacturer serving aerospace/ defense markets, announced that on June 3rd, 2005 it acquired Palomar Products, Inc., a California-based manufacturer of secure military communication products. Palomar has been a leading provider of secure voice and data communication products to U.S. military customers for more than 30 years. Applications include airborne, shipboard and land-vehicle solutions. Palomar’s annual revenues are approximately $25 million.