Earnings per share jumped 31% to a record $3.62 per share on a 32% increase in net income.
Sales grew 16% or nearly $250 million during the quarter to a record $1,780 million.
Gross profit increased 29% with gross margins expanding 280 basis points.
Operating income increased $50 million or 32% to a record $207 million.
Operating margins expanded 100 basis points to a record 11.6%, and cash flow for the quarter was a record $238 million.
We also ended the quarter with a strong balance sheet with virtually no debt and cash for $137 million.

Summary:
Earnings per share jumped 31% to a record $3.62 per share on a 32% increase in net income.
Sales grew 16% or nearly $250 million during the quarter to a record $1,780 million.