The company said third-quarter reported sales rose 1% from a year earlier to $954.5 million, and diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $9.96, compared with $9.21 in the prior-year period. Local currency sales also increased 1%.

1. 01

   The company said third-quarter reported sales rose 1% from a year earlier to $954.5 million, and diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $9.96, compared with $9.21 in the prior-year period. Local currency sales also increased 1%.

2. 02

   The company said Adjusted EPS for the Q3 2024 quarter rose 4% from $9.80 a year earlier to $10.21, and Adjusted Operating Profit was $296.6 million, in line with $296.0 million a year earlier.

3. 03

   The company said reported sales for the first 9 months of 2024 fell 1% from a year earlier to $2.827 billion, and diluted EPS was $28.55 ($27.37 a year earlier), including a non-cash discrete tax benefit of $1.07 per share. Adjusted EPS was $28.74.

4. 04

   The company expects full-year 2024 Adjusted EPS of $40.35 to $40.50, compared with prior guidance of $40.20 to $40.50. For 2025, it expects local currency sales growth of about 3% and Adjusted EPS of $41.85 to $42.50.

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