date:Aug 01, 2012
and e.p.s growth.
Operating income in the companys North America segment increased 38% in the second quarter of fiscal 2012 to $96.9 million from $70.2 million in the same period a year ago. Net sales increased 11% to $949.7 million from $852.6 million.
In South America, operating income was $47.3 million, down 1% from $47.6 million. Net sales also were lower, falling 11% to $349.1 million from $390.3 million.
Operating income in Asia Pacific climbed 2% to $22.9 million from $22.4 million on