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AMETEK Achieves Record Second Quarter Results

AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE:AME) today announced second quarter results that established second quarter records for sales, operating income, net income and diluted earnings per share.

AMETEKs second quarter 2008 sales of $648.8 million were up 25% over the same period of 2007. Operating income for the second quarter of 2008 was $114.1 million, an 18% increase from the $96.6 million recorded in the same period of 2007. Net income in the second quarter of 2008 increased 13% to $65.8 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, from the second quarter 2007 level of $58.0 million, or $0.54 per diluted share.

This years second quarter earnings include an after-tax, non-cash, charge of $7.3 million or $0.07 per diluted share related to the performance-based accelerated vesting of restricted stock. Performance-based vesting occurred as a result of the stock price doubling in the three years since the issue of the grant, reflecting the significant value created for AMETEK shareholders.

Excluding this charge, operating income would have been $121.9 million, or 18.8% of sales, up 26% over the $96.6 million or 18.6% of sales reported in the second quarter of 2007. Similarly, net income would have increased 26% to $73.1 million and diluted earnings per share would have been $0.68, up 26% over the same period of last year.

AMETEK had an outstanding quarter which exceeded our expectations, noted Frank S. Hermance, AMETEK Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Excellent internal growth, combined with the contributions from acquired businesses enabled us to grow the top-line by 25%. We delivered strong growth in earnings, driven by the top-line growth and our operational excellence initiatives, he commented.

Operating cash flow was excellent, totaling $142 million in the first half of 2008, up 18% from last years first half.

For the first half of 2008, AMETEK sales increased 23% to $1.26 billion from $1.02 billion in the same period of 2007. Operating income totaled $230.3 million, a 23% increase from $186.5 million earned in the first half of last year. Net income for the first half of 2008 was $132.2 million, up 21% from $108.9 million in the same period of 2007. Diluted earnings per share were $1.23 for the first half of 2008, up 21% from $1.02 per diluted share in the first half of 2007.

Excluding the charge related to the accelerated restricted stock vesting noted above, operating income for the first half of 2008 would have totaled $238.1 million, or 18.9% of sales, up 28% over the $186.5 million, or 18.2% of sales, reported in the same period of 2007. Similarly, net income would have been up 28% to $139.5 million and diluted earnings per share would have been $1.30, up 27% over the same period of 2007.

Electronic Instruments Group (EIG)

For the 2008 second quarter, EIG sales increased 22% to $343.1 million. Operating income was $78.1 million, compared with $62.2 million in the second quarter of 2007, an increase of 26%. Operating margins for the quarter improved to 22.8%, from 22.1% in the second quarter of 2007.

EIG had a great second quarter. Sales were up on excellent core growth driven by our process and analytical, power and aerospace businesses together with the contribution from the Cameca, California Instruments, Advanced Industries, B&S Aircraft Parts and Vision Research acquisitions. Operating margins expanded 70 basis points, benefiting from the top-line growth as well as from operational excellence improvements, said Mr. Hermance.

Electromechanical Group (EMG)

For the second quarter of 2008, EMG sales were $305.7 million, a 29% increase over the same period of 2007. Operating income of $53.1 million was up 21% from the $43.7 million recorded in the same period of 2007. Operating margins for the quarter were 17.4%, as compared with 18.4% in the second quarter of 2007.

EMG also had a great second quarter. Sales were up on solid core growth and the contributions from the acquisitions of Reading Alloys, Umeco Repair and Overhaul, Drake Air, Motion Control Group, Hamilton Precision Metals, and Seacon Phoenix. Operating income increased as a result of the increased volume and our operational excellence initiatives, commented Mr. Hermance.

2008 Outlook

Given the strong conditions in our key markets and the solid second quarter results, we are raising our earnings estimate for the year from our previous guidance of $2.42 to $2.47 per diluted share, to approximately $2.50 to $2.54 per diluted share, an increase of 18% to 20% over the 2007 level of $2.12 per diluted share. Revenue is estimated to be up approximately 20% over 2007, commented Mr. Hermance.

Our third quarter 2008 sales are expected to be up approximately 20% from last years third quarter. We expect third quarter earnings to be approximately $0.61 to $0.63 per diluted share, an increase of 15% to 19% over last years third quarter level of $0.53 per diluted share, concluded Mr. Hermance.

Non-GAAP Measures

Non-GAAP measures used in this release regarding the financial results excluding the charge related to the accelerated vesting of restricted stock have been provided as the Company is aware that investors will use this information in evaluating the Company.

Conference Call

AMETEK, Inc. will Web cast its Second Quarter 2008 investor conference call on Monday, July 21, 2008, beginning at 8:30 AM ET. The live audio Web cast will be available at www.ametek.com/investors and at www.streetevents.com. The call will also be archived at www.ametek.com/investors.

Corporate Profile

AMETEK is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annualized sales of $2.5 billion. AMETEKs Corporate Growth Plan is based on Four Key Strategies: Operational Excellence, Strategic Acquisitions & Alliances, Global & Market Expansion and New Products. AMETEKs objective is double-digit percentage growth in earnings per share over the business cycle and a superior return on total capital. The common stock of AMETEK is a component of the S&P MidCap 400 and the Russell 1000 Indices.

Forward-looking Information

Statements in this news release relating to future events, such as AMETEKs expected business and financial performance, are "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements are subject to various factors and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ significantly from expectations. These factors and uncertainties include our ability to consummate and successfully integrate future acquisitions; risks associated with international sales and operations; our ability to successfully develop new products, open new facilities or transfer product lines; the price and availability of raw materials; compliance with government regulations, including environmental regulations; changes in the competitive environment or the effects of competition in our markets; the ability to maintain adequate liquidity and financing sources; and general economic conditions affecting the industries we serve. A detailed discussion of these and other factors that may affect our future results is contained in AMETEKs filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent reports on Form 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. AMETEK disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.

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AMETEK, Inc.
Consolidated Statement of Income
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three months endedSix months ended
June 30,June 30,
2008200720082007
Net sales$648,771 $ 519,468 $1,259,968 $ 1,024,751
Operating expenses:
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation (a) 437,183 350,235 848,200 693,581
Selling, general and administrative (a) 85,653 62,856 159,020 124,907
Depreciation 11,824 9,767 22,404 19,729
Total operating expenses (a) 534,660 422,858 1,029,624 838,217
Operating income (a)114,111 96,610 230,344 186,534
Other expenses:
Interest expense (15,328) (10,998 ) (30,462) (21,907 )
Other, net (929) (1,537 ) (1,626) (2,104 )
Income before income taxes (a) 97,854 84,075 198,256 162,523
Provision for income taxes (a) 32,012 26,062 66,057 53,610
Net income (a)$65,842 $ 58,013 $132,199 $ 108,913
Diluted earnings per share (a)$0.61 $ 0.54 $1.23 $ 1.02

Basic earnings per share (a)

$0.62 $ 0.55 $1.25 $ 1.03
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Diluted shares 107,476 107,433 107,613 107,157
Basic shares 105,950 105,665 105,946 105,395
Dividends per share $0.06 $ 0.06 $0.12 $ 0.12
(a) The three and six month periods ended June 30, 2008 include a second quarter after-tax, non-cash charge of $7.3 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, related to the accelerated amortization of deferred compensation expense due to the vesting of restricted stock.
AMETEK, Inc.
Information by Business Segment
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three months endedSix months ended
June 30,June 30,
2008200720082007
Net sales:
Electronic Instruments $343,050 $ 281,713 $683,425 $ 564,646
Electromechanical 305,721 237,755 576,543 460,105
Consolidated net sales $648,771 $ 519,468 $1,259,968 $ 1,024,751
Income:
Segment operating income:
Electronic Instruments (b) $78,108 $ 62,157 $157,297 $ 124,358
Electromechanical (b) 53,103 43,711 100,154 81,717
Total segment operating income (b) 131,211 105,868 257,451 206,075
Corporate administrative and other expenses (b) (17,100) (9,258 ) (27,107) (19,541 )
Consolidated operating income (b) $114,111 $ 96,610 $230,344 $ 186,534
(b) The three and six month periods ended June 30, 2008 include second quarter non-cash charges of $0.5 million in the Electronic Instruments Group, $0.2 million in the Electromechanical Group and $7.1 million in Corporate administrative and other expenses, related to the accelerated amortization of deferred compensation expense due to the vesting of restricted stock.
AMETEK, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
(In thousands)
June 30,December 31,
20082007
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities $151,659 $ 180,981
Receivables, net 442,566 395,631
Inventories 357,115 301,679
Other current assets 77,013 73,913
Total current assets 1,028,353 952,204
Property, plant and equipment, net 320,367 293,107
Goodwill 1,245,138 1,045,733
Other intangibles, investments and other assets 515,281 454,656
Total assets $3,109,139 $ 2,745,700
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt $422,083 $ 236,005
Accounts payable and accruals 458,354 404,745
Total current liabilities 880,437 640,750
Long-term debt 667,854 666,953
Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities 214,717 197,290
Stockholders' equity 1,346,131 1,240,707
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $3,109,139 $ 2,745,700

Contacts:

AMETEK, Inc.
William J. Burke, 610-889-5249

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