Goodrich 4Q report

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Goodrich announced a 31 percent increase in net income per diluted share and a two percent increase in sales in the fourth quarter of 2008. Full year 2008 sales were $7.1 billion, an increase of 10 percent over full year 2007. Full year 2008 income per diluted share from continuing operations was $5.33 and net income per diluted share of $5.39, an increase of 37 percent and 43 percent, respectively, compared to 2007. (Source: Goodrich, 02/04/09) Gulf Coast note: Goodrich has a service center in Foley, Ala.