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Business Description
Pentair, Inc. is a focused diversified industrial manufacturer that has operated in three segments: Water, Enclosures and Tools. The Company's Water segment manufactures and markets essential products and systems used in the movement, treatment, storage and enjoyment of water. The Enclosures segment designs, manufactures and markets standard, modified and custom enclosures that protect sensitive controls and components for industrial machinery, data communications, networking, telecommunications, test and measurement, automotive, medical, security, defense and general electronics. The Tools segment designed, manufactured and marketed power tool products at the mid- to upper-end of the market, and targets non-professional do-it-yourself, upscale hobbyists and professional end users. In October 2004, the Company sold its Tools segment to The Black & Decker Corporation.

Financial Information
For the nine months ended 10/2/04, revenues increased 31% to $1.63 billion. Net income from continuing operations increased 38% to $103.3M. Revenues reflect increased sales in the pool and spa business. Earnings also benefitted from increased margins.