Operating income increased 4.2% to $23.6 million. Excluding severance expenses and other charges, operating income rose 17.8% to $26.7 million. Diluted earnings per share were $0.82, up 5.1%, while adjusted diluted EPS was $0.91, up 16.7% year over year.On a consolidated basis, gross profit increased 4.5% year over year to $135.6 million, and gross margin expanded 100 basis points to 19.3%, which management said reflected disciplined pricing and a shift in product and customer mix. Total net sales were $702 ...