Financial Releases

Milwaukee, Wis. -A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) today reported second quarter earnings from continuing operations of $28.6 million or $.62 per share on sales of $405.3 million. Second quarter results included two one-time items: a pre-tax gain of $11.2 million associated with a legal settlement

A. O. Smith to acquire Lochinvar Corporation Milwaukee, Wis. - A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Lochinvar Corporation of Lebanon, Tenn., for $418 million and will not assume Lochinvar's existing debt.

A. O. Smith to Hold Second Quarter Conference Call On July 19 Milwaukee, Wis.- A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) will release its second quarter financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, July 19, and has scheduled an investor conference call to follow at 10:00 a.m.

Milwaukee, Wis.- A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) today announced first quarter earnings from continuing operations of $24.2 million or $.52 per share, an increase of $2.9 million above last year's first quarter. Sales for the manufacturer of residential and commercial water heaters increased

A. O. Smith to Hold First Qquarter Conference Call on April 19 Milwaukee, Wis.- A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) will release its first quarter financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, April 19, and has scheduled an investor conference call to follow at 10:00 a.m.

A. O. Smith, Regal Beloit Receive Request for more Information Milwaukee, Wis.— A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) and Regal Beloit Corporation (NYSE:RBC) announced today they have each received a request for additional information and documentary material from the U. S.

A. O. Smith Announces Record Earnings for 2010 and Provides 2011 Guidance Milwaukee, Wis.- A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) reported 2010 earnings from continuing operations of $57.3 million or $1.24 per share on sales of $1.49 billion, which included an after-tax charge of $21.6 million, or

A. O. Smith to hold fourth quarter conference call on January 25 Milwaukee, Wis.- A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) will release its fourth quarter and full-year 2010 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, Jan.25, and has scheduled an investor conference call to follow at 10:00 a.m.

Company Intends To Explore High-Growth Markets and Expansion Opportunities into New Geographies and Adjacent Technologies

A. O. Smith reports third quarter earnings of $1.04 per share, exceeding analyst expectations; raises 2010 guidance to between $3.25 and $3.35 per share Milwaukee, Wis. -A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) today announced third quarter earnings of $32.0 million or $1.04 per share, exceeding