Exhibit 99.1 Quarter-to-Date Results Net sales for the quarter increased 11.5%, or 252million,to2,437 million from 2,185millioninthecomparablequarterayearago.Organicsalesgrowthasapercentageofnetsaleswas10.8141 million, or 30.1%, to 609millionfrom468 million in the comparable quarter a year ago. The increase in net income primarily reflects the increase in net sales described above, the application of our value-driven operating strategy a ...