ITEM 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On January 28, 2009, Hubbell Incorporated (the "Company") reported net income of $46.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2008 as compared to net income of $48.0 million reported for the fourth quarter of 2007. Earnings per diluted share of $0.82 were unchanged from the fourth quarter last year. The Company also reported net income of $222.7 million and earnings per diluted share of $3.94 for the full year ended December 31, 2008, as compared to net income of $208.3 million and earnings per diluted share of $3.50 reported for the full year ended December 31, 2007.
A copy of the January 28, 2009 press release is attached hereto as an Exhibit 99.1.
INFORMATION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS - Certain of the statements contained in this report and the exhibit attached hereto, including, without limitation, statements as to management's good faith expectations and belief are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are made based upon management's expectations and belief concerning future developments and their potential effect upon the Company. There can be no assurance that future developments will be in accordance with management's expectations or that the effect of future developments on the Company will be those anticipated by management.