ABB Limited http://www.alacrastore.com/company-snapshot/ABB_Limited-1001518 Saturday, July 26, 2008 7:41:05 AM 1001518 ABB Limited en AlacraStore RSS Builder 1.0 30 http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/661535spcred/661535normThe latest Summary from S&Pglobal7/25/2008 10:21:29 AM175Summary661535SwitzerlandHeavy Electrical EquipmentEmerging MarketsEurope, Middle East, AfricaLatin AmericaUnited StatesGlobal IssuersCorporationsCapital GoodsHigh TechnologySummaryThe ratings on ABB reflect the group's strong business risk profile, leading global positions, strong technology base, and good earnings diversification in its core businesses of power transmission and distribution, and automation. They also reflect the group's modest financial risk profile, including recently strong debt protection measures and sound free operating cash flow generation and liquidity positions, as well as expectations that the group will maintain a conservative financial policy. The automation industry is fragmented and competitive. Cyclicality of demand, with mid- to late-cycle investment peaks, is mitigated by substantial, stable component and aftermarket sales. The power transmission and distribution equipment market is concentrated, particularly in the high-voltage segment, yet competitive. Demand is linked to long-term economic growth, but notCHE00037520104020 201040 2010 20ABB Ltd.338326EMERGINGEUROMIDAFRLATAMERICAUSAABBN@VXSUMMARYGLOBISSCORPCapitalHighCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T1898687ccbn/T1898687norm...Good morning and good afternoon. This is the Chorus Call conference operator. Welcome to the ABB second quarter #### analyst and investors conference call hosted by Mr. Michel Demare, CEO. As a reminder all participants as in listen only mode and the conference is being recorded. After the presentation there will be an opportunity to ask question. We would kindly ask each caller to limit themselves to two questions only. For those journalists who have called in, your participation is in listen only mode. This call must not be recorded for publication or broadcast. A replay of this call will be available for two weeks following the conference. (OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS). At this time I would like to turn the conference over to Mr. Michel Demare, CEO of ABB. Please go ahead sir. ... 7/25/2008 8:05:00 AMABB106.0000FinalInterim 2008 ABB Earnings Conference Call TranscriptABB3:00pm CETTranscriptT1898687Credit & Investment ResearchThomson Street Eventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/B1898687ccbn/B1898687norm...Global demand for market-leading technologies in power infrastructure, energy efficiency and industrial productivity remained at high levels. ... 7/24/2008 11:10:58 PMABB106.0000EditedInterim 2008 ABB Earnings Conference Call SummaryABB3:00pm CETBriefB1898687Credit & Investment ResearchThomson Street Eventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/cs/72205cs/72205norm ABB #Q## - New Leader, Same Strong Credit Story Following the appointment of CEO Joseph Hogan last week, ABB today reported a solid set of #Q## results, though below expectations. Our own view is that the strength of the ABB credit...corp193726139468Earnings Reports - Industrials/Consumer7/24/2008 9:05:00 PM150Following the appointment of CEO Joseph Hogan last week, ABB today reported a solid set of 2Q08 results, though below street expectations. Our view is that the strength of the ABB credit story remains undimmed.722052762YesD0Article64172205Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/cs/71690cs/71690norm ABB #Q## Tearsheet ABB has recovered its former credit strength and now boasts a robust business and financial profile and is delivering consistent organic growth.Healthy cash flow generation has allowed a rapid deleveraging over the...71690622YesC21Tearsheet641tearsheets/premium72614397/24/2008 9:05:58 AM15071690Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightsUS - ABB Ltd agreed to acquire Kuhlman Electric Corp, a manufacturer of electronic components and power transformers, from Carlyle Group. Terms were not disclosed. The transaction was subject to regulatory approval.7/17/2008 1:04:57 PM00037550279J00037514310QABB LtdKuhlman Electric CorpABB LtdCarlyle Group LLChttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/ABB_Ltd_acquires_Kuhlman_Electric_Corp_from_Carlyle_Group_LLC-1996285020sdc/19962850201996285020Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedSwiss ExchElectronic and Electrical EquipmentSwitzerlandPower, distribution, and specialty transformers3612FFForeignPublicABBN3511:Turbines and turbine generator sets3612:Power, distribution, and specialty transformers3613:Switchgear,switchboard equip3621:Motors and generators3629:Electrical industrial apparatus, nec3674:Semiconductors and related devices3743:Railroad equipment3825:Instruments to measure electricity3829:Measuring&controlling devices6719:Offices of holding companies, nec6799:Investors, nec3511:Turbines and turbine generator sets3612:Power, distribution, and specialty transformers3613:Switchgear,switchboard equip3621:Motors and generators3629:Electrical industrial apparatus, nec3674:Semiconductors and related devices3743:Railroad equipment3825:Instruments to measure electricity3829:Measuring&controlling devices6719:Offices of holding companies, nec6799:Investors, necJones DayElectronic and Electrical EquipmentUnited StatesElectronic components, nec3679KYKentuckySubsidiary7614004Mnfr electrolyzer,electn equipPrivate eq firmUnspecifiedAssets607751002Jul 17 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.00000ABB Ltd, headquartered inZurich, Switzerland,manufactures electrolyzers,electronic testing andmeasuring equipment, dieseland electric locomotives,tramways, power generators,monitoring systems,switchgears, motors, electriccontrollers, fiber opticstrands, diodes, rectifiersand industrial processfurnaces. It is also aninvestment holding company. Itwas founded in 1883.ABB Ltd, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, manufactureselectrolyzers, electronic testing and measuring equipment,diesel and electric locomotives, tramways, power generators,monitoring systems, switchgears, motors, electriccontrollers, fiber optic strands, diodes, rectifiers andindustrial process furnaces. It is also an investmentholding company. It was founded in 1883.ABB Ltd, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, manufactures electrolyzers, electronic testing and measuring equipment, diesel and electric locomotives, tramways, power generators, monitoring systems, switchgears, motors, electric controllers, fiber optic strands, diodes, rectifiers and industrial process furnaces. It is also an investment holding company. It was founded in 1883.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.00000Kuhlman Electric Corp, locatedin Versailles, Kentucky,manufactures electroniccomponents and powertransformers. The company wasfounded in 1894.Kuhlman Electric Corp, located in Versailles, Kentucky,manufactures electronic components and power transformers.The company was founded in 1894.Kuhlman Electric Corp, located in Versailles, Kentucky, manufactures electronic components and power transformers. The company was founded in 1894.0.000000.000000.000000.00000Y16 Jul 08Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 07/16/2008Date Effective:Acq. of AssetsFriendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000000.000000.0000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000000.00000N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000100.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.00000US - ABB Ltd agreed to acquireKuhlman Electric Corp, amanufacturer of electroniccomponents and powertransformers, from CarlyleGroup. Terms were notdisclosed. The transaction wassubject to regulatoryapproval.US - ABB Ltd agreed to acquire Kuhlman Electric Corp, a manufacturer of electronic components and power transformers, from Carlyle Group. Terms were not disclosed. The transaction was subject to regulatory approval.US - ABB Ltd agreed to acquire Kuhlman Electric Corp, a manufacturer of electroniccomponents and power transformers, from Carlyle Group. Terms were not disclosed. Thetransaction was subject to regulatory approval.US - ABB Ltd agreed to acquire Kuhlman Electric Corp, a manufacturer of electronic components and power transformers, from Carlyle Group. Terms were not disclosed. The transaction was subject toregulatory approval.US - ABB Ltd agreed to acquire Kuhlman Electric Corp, a manufacturer of electronic components and power transformers, from Carlyle Group.Terms were not disclosed. 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(BB+/Negative/B) are unaffected by the company's announcement that it has agreed to sell its stake in Swedish Export Credit Corp. (SECC; AA+/Negative/A-1+)) to the Swedish state for a total cash consideration of about $160 million. The proceeds from the transaction are expected to be received by the end of June 2003 in the form of dividends from SECC. The transaction is subject to approval by the Swedish parliament and the successful refinancing of the deal by SECC in the capital markets. The sale of the stake in SECC is part of ABB's ongoing divestment program, from which theCHE00037520104020 201040 2010 20ABB Ltd.338326EMERGINGEUROMIDAFRLATAMERICAUSAABBN@VXNEWSSWEW9512A00254EW9509087030A87030K00254687029787030JW92947W9514R40201020 402010 4020 40Swedish Export Credit Corp.102252EUROMIDAFR1146Z@SSGLOBISSSTRUCCORPFISOVCDOABSHighCapitalCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/652883spcred/652883normThe latest Full Report from S&Pglobal6/9/2008 1:04:14 PM400Full Report652883SwitzerlandHeavy Electrical EquipmentEmerging MarketsEurope, Middle East, AfricaLatin AmericaUnited StatesGlobal IssuersCorporationsCapital GoodsHigh TechnologyRetailFull ReportSound underlying profitability and good market outlook for core Automation Technologies and Power Technologies divisions Strong market positions in two low-risk capital goods markets Well-diversified sales in terms of geographical spread and customer distribution Exposure to market cyclicality and competitive pressure in all key business segments Weak performance in robotics operations due to soft market conditions and changing demand patterns Increased focus on acquisitions The ratings on ABB reflect the group's strong business risk profile, leading global positions, strong technology base, and good earnings diversification in its core businesses of power transmission and distribution, and automation. They also reflect the group's modest financial risk profile, including recently strong debt protection measures and sound free operating cash flow generation and liquidityCHE00037520104020 201040 2010 20ABB Ltd.338326EMERGINGEUROMIDAFRLATAMERICAUSAABBN@VXFULLUSACHEANTNLDG9775N00038W00038V45203010 452030 4520 4540201030 402010 4020 4020106020 201060 2010 2020105010 201050 2010 20ABB Asea Brown Boveri Ltd.ABB Holdings Inc.ABB Capital B.V.ABB International Finance Ltd.ABB Finance Inc.ABB Treasury Center (USA) Inc.111899115606118716108489325287116734EMERGINGEUROMIDAFRPACLATAMERICAUSA1092Z@SWABB1@SW10282Z7278Z1053Z@NA7277ZGLOBISSCORPCapitalHighRetailCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/652886spcred/652886normThe latest Summary from S&Pglobal6/9/2008 1:04:14 PM175Summary652886SwitzerlandHeavy Electrical EquipmentEmerging MarketsEurope, Middle East, AfricaLatin AmericaUnited StatesGlobal IssuersCorporationsHigh TechnologyCapital GoodsSummaryThe ratings on ABB reflect the group's strong business risk profile, leading global positions, strong technology base, and good earnings diversification in its core businesses of power transmission and distribution, and automation. They also reflect the group's modest financial risk profile, including recently strong debt protection measures and sound free operating cash flow generation and liquidity positions, as well as expectations that the group will maintain a conservative financial policy. The automation industry is fragmented and competitive. Cyclicality of demand, with mid- to late-cycle investment peaks, is mitigated by substantial, stable component and aftermarket sales. The power transmission and distribution equipment market is concentrated, particularly in the high-voltage segment, yet competitive. Demand is linked to long-term economic growth, but notCHE00037520104020 201040 2010 20ABB Ltd.338326EMERGINGEUROMIDAFRLATAMERICAUSAABBN@VXSUMMARYGLOBISSCORPHighCapitalCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/PRN-0001-25803302newstex/PRN-0001-25803302xml LONDON and NEW YORK, Jun. #, #### (Canada NewsWire Group delivered by Newstex) -- /CNW/ -- Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, a leading private equity firm today announced that Fred Kindle, the former President and Chief Executive Officer of...09000000090150000400000004016000040160086/6/2008 4:15:14 AM1800000018007000190000001900200019002007Canada NewsWire GroupPRN-0001-25803302ABB LTDHERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS INCABBHTZNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/PRN-0003-25803247newstex/PRN-0003-25803247xml Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, a leading private equity firm today announced that Fred Kindle, the former President and Chief Executive Officer of ABB Ltd. (NYSE: ABB), has become a Partner of the Firm.LONDON and NEW YORK, Jun. #, #### (PR...09000000090150000400000004016000040160086/6/2008 4:15:14 AM1800000018007000190000001900200019002007PR Newswire EuropePRN-0003-25803247ABB LTDABBNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/PRN-0005-25803134newstex/PRN-0005-25803134xml LONDON and NEW YORK, Jun. #, #### (PRNewswire delivered by Newstex) -- Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, a leading private equity firm today announced that Fred Kindle, the former President and Chief Executive Officer of ABB Ltd. (NYSE: ABB),...09000000090150000400000004016000040160086/6/2008 4:15:14 AM1800000018007000190000001900200019002007PR Newswire USPRN-0005-25803134ABB LTDABBNewsNewstexSWEDEN - AQ Lasertool i Ludvika AB, a unit of Aros Quality Group AB agreed to acquire Thin sheet business of ABB Ltd, a Ludvika-based manufacturer of electrical industrial equipment. Terms were not disclosed.5/28/2008 1:40:57 PM03924Y01298A04265R000375AQ Lasertool i Ludvika ABABB-Thin sheet businessAros Quality Group ABABB Ltdhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/AQ_Lasertool_i_Ludvika_AB_acquires_ABB_Thin_sheet_business_from_ABB_Ltd-1981128040sdc/19811280401981128040Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedElectronic and Electrical EquipmentSwedenElectronic components, nec3679FFForeignSubsidiary3625:Relays and industrial controls3679:Electronic components, nec3624:Carbon and graphite products3625:Relays and industrial controls3679:Electronic components, necElectronic and Electrical EquipmentSwedenElectrical industrial apparatus, nec3629FFForeignSubsidiary1012693001Mnfr machinery,componentsMnfr electrolyzer,electn equipUnspecifiedAssets1012699001May 28 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.00000AQ Lasertool i Ludvika AB,located in Sweden,manufactures industrialmachinery and components.AQ Lasertool i Ludvika AB, located in Sweden, manufacturesindustrial machinery and components.AQ Lasertool i Ludvika AB, located in Sweden, manufactures industrial machinery and components.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.00000Thin sheet business of ABBLtd, located in Ludvika,Sweden, manufactureselectrical industrialequipment, power transmission,switchgear, motors,generators, turbines,electrical equipment forengines.Thin sheet business of ABB Ltd, located in Ludvika, Sweden,manufactures electrical industrial equipment, powertransmission, switchgear, motors, generators, turbines,electrical equipment for engines.Thin sheet business of ABB Ltd, located in Ludvika, Sweden, manufactures electrical industrial equipment, power transmission, switchgear, motors, generators, turbines, electrical equipment for engines.0.000000.000000.000000.00000N26 May 08Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 05/26/2008Date Effective:Acq. of AssetsFriendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000000.000000.0000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000000.00000N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000100.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.00000SWEDEN - AQ Lasertool iLudvika AB, a unit of ArosQuality Group AB agreed toacquire Thin sheet business ofABB Ltd, a Ludvika-basedmanufacturer of electricalindustrial equipment. Termswere not disclosed.SWEDEN - AQ Lasertool i Ludvika AB, a unit of Aros Quality Group AB agreed to acquire Thin sheet business of ABB Ltd, a Ludvika-based manufacturer of electrical industrial equipment. Terms were not disclosed.SWEDEN - AQ Lasertool i Ludvika AB, a unit of Aros Quality Group AB agreed to acquire Thinsheet business of ABB Ltd, a Ludvika-based manufacturer of electrical industrialequipment. Terms were not disclosed.SWEDEN - AQ Lasertool i Ludvika AB, a unit of Aros Quality Group AB agreed to acquire Thin sheet business of ABB Ltd, a Ludvika-based manufacturer of electrical industrial equipment. Terms were notdisclosed.SWEDEN - AQ Lasertool i Ludvika AB, a unit of Aros Quality Group AB agreed to acquire Thin sheet business of ABB Ltd, a Ludvika-basedmanufacturer of electrical industrial equipment. 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It is also aninvestment holding company. Itwas founded in 1883.ABB Ltd, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, manufactureselectrolyzers, electronic testing and measuring equipment,diesel and electric locomotives, tramways, power generators,monitoring systems, switchgears, motors, electriccontrollers, fiber optic strands, diodes, rectifiers andindustrial process furnaces. It is also an investmentholding company. It was founded in 1883.ABB Ltd, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, manufactures electrolyzers, electronic testing and measuring equipment, diesel and electric locomotives, tramways, power generators, monitoring systems, switchgears, motors, electric controllers, fiber optic strands, diodes, rectifiers and industrial process furnaces. It is also an investment holding company. It was founded in 1883.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.00000Vektek Electronics is anelectrical engineeringservices providerheadquartered in New Zealand.The company's other servicesinlcude research anddevelopment of industrialinstallations relating toelectrical engineering.Vektek Electronics is an electrical engineering servicesprovider headquartered in New Zealand. The company's otherservices inlcude research and development of industrialinstallations relating to electrical engineering.Vektek Electronics is an electrical engineering services provider headquartered in New Zealand. The company's other services inlcude research and development of industrial installations relating to electrical engineering.0.000000.000000.000000.00000Y05 May 08Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 05/05/200805 May 08Date Effective: 05/05/200805 May 08Acq. of AssetsFriendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000000.000000.0000000.00000100.00000100.000000.000000.000000.0000000.00000N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000100.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000064190.675000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.00000NEW ZEALAND - ABB Ltd acquiredVektek Electronics, anelectrical engineeringservices provider.NEW ZEALAND - ABB Ltd acquired Vektek Electronics, an electrical engineering services provider.NEW ZEALAND - ABB Ltd acquired Vektek Electronics, an electrical engineering servicesprovider.NEW ZEALAND - ABB Ltd acquired Vektek Electronics, an electrical engineering services provider.NEW ZEALAND - ABB Ltd acquired Vektek Electronics, an electrical engineering services provider.Completed12934.880003782.8440034813.8600034289.920000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:Completed-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000008711:Engineering services8731:Commercial physical and biological research7614004Swiss ExchSwitzerland3612ForeignPublicABBN8711:Engineering services8731:Commercial physical and biological research1009095001New Zealand8711ForeignPrivate0.000000.000000.000000.00000Deal InformationThomson Financial Mergers & Acquisitionshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/BW-0001-25057216newstex/BW-0001-25057216xml WASHINGTON, May #, #### (Business Wire) -- Harman International Industries, Incorporated (NYSE:HAR) announced today it is making several changes in the composition of its Group Executive Committee. All new appointees will report directly...090000000901500004000000040160000401600804016001040110000401100204006000040060015/6/2008 5:19:18 PM1800000018007000190000001900200019002007190020181900201319002004Business WireBW-0001-25057216ABB LTDHARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES INCERICH NULL GEIGERKEVIN BROWNABBHARNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/646708spcred/646708normThe latest Summary from S&Pglobal5/6/2008 3:23:52 PM175Summary646708SwitzerlandHeavy Electrical EquipmentEmerging MarketsEurope, Middle East, AfricaLatin AmericaUnited StatesGlobal IssuersCorporationsCapital GoodsHigh TechnologySummaryThe ratings on ABB reflect the group's strong business risk profile, leading global positions, strong technology base, and good earnings diversification in its core businesses of power transmission and distribution, and automation. They also reflect the group's modest financial risk profile, including recently strong debt protection measures and sound free operating cash flow generation and liquidity positions, as well as expectations that the group will maintain a conservative financial policy. ABB's had an adjusted cash position of about $1.6 billion as at Dec. 31, 2008 (including a total of $2 billion in estimated leasing, postretirement, and other debt adjustments, and the deduction of about $6.5 billion in excess cash). The automation industry is fragmented and competitive. Cyclicality of demand, withCHE00037520104020 201040 2010 20ABB Ltd.338326EMERGINGEUROMIDAFRLATAMERICAUSAABBN@VXSUMMARYGLOBISSCORPCapitalHighCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/PRN-0001-24925475newstex/PRN-0001-24925475xml Apr. ##, #### (Canada NewsWire Group delivered by Newstex) -- << MARCH QUARTERLY REPORT ## APRIL #### PERTH, Western Australia, April ## /CNW/ - ...1100000011002000040000000401200004012005040120020400400004004006040160000401601304005000040050094/30/2008 7:14:40 PM1800000018015000180220001900000019002000190020131900200419002016Canada NewsWire GroupPRN-0001-24925475ABB LTDCGA MINING LIMITEDABBCGACGAFFNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/cs/68331cs/68331norm ABB #Q## - Great Results in an Period of Strategic Hiatus After Schneider Electric had kick-started the #Q## Earnings Season in European Capital Goods by reporting resilient (though lower than Consensus) sales figures on Monday, ABB...150After Schneider Electric had kick-started the 1Q08 Earnings Season in European Capital Goods by reporting resilient sales figures on Monday, ABB today revealed a very strong start to the current financial year.683313376YesD0Article641corp193726139468Earnings Reports - Industrials/Consumer4/25/2008 1:04:00 AM68331Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSights