Financial Releases

A. O. Smith to acquire motor manufacturer in China FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 8, 2005 A. O. Smith to acquire motor manufacturer in China Milwaukee, Wis.— A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS-NYSE) has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Yueyang Zhongmin Special Electrical Machinery Co.,

A. O. Smith announces third quarter earnings Milwaukee, Wis.-A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS-NYSE) today announced third quarter earnings of $9.7 million or $.32 per share. The reported earnings include an after-tax charge of $2.0 million or $.07 per share for restructuring and other charges related

Robert J. O'Toole to Retire as A. O. Smith CEO; Paul W. Jones named as successor Milwaukee, WI - A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS-NYSE) announced today that Robert J. O'Toole has decided to retire as chairman and chief executive officer at the end of the year, capping a career of more than 42 years

July 15, 2005 Milwaukee, Wis.-- A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS-NYSE) today announced second quarter earnings of $6.5 million or $.22 per share. The reported earnings include the impact of an after-tax charge of $7.9 million or $.26 per share primarily related to a previously announced restructuring

A. O. Smith reduces forecast for 2005 Milwaukee, Wis.--A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS-NYSE) today lowered its forecast for 2005 to a range of between $1.25 and $1.45 per share, from the previously communicated forecast of $1.45 to $1.65 per share. The company expects earnings for the second quarter

GSW Majority Shareholders in Exclusive Discussions with A. O. Smith Regarding Possible Sale Transaction Milwaukee, Wis.-- GSW Inc. and A. O. Smith Corporation announced today that GSW's two majority shareholders are in exclusive discussions with A. O. Smith regarding a possible sale transaction.

April 15, 2005 Milwaukee, Wis.--Bolstered by strong operating performance from its water heater business, A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS-NYSE) today announced first quarter earnings of $14.3 million or $.48 per share, a 32 percent increase over last year.

Milwaukee, Wis. --A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS-NYSE) today announced fourth quarter earnings of $4.4 million or $.15 per share. Full-year earnings were $35.4 million or $1.18 per share. Sales for the 12-month period of $1.65 billion were eight percent higher than 2003 sales of $1.53 billion.

Milwaukee, Wis.--A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS-NYSE) today announced net earnings of $3.0 million or ten cents per share for the third quarter of 2004. As previously forecasted, operating earnings approximated break even for the quarter. The quarter's net earnings were positively impacted by eight

A. O. Smith reduces third quarter, full year estimates Milwaukee, Wis.--A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS-NYSE) today lowered its third quarter earnings estimate to break-even compared to its previous estimate of $.42 to $.46 per share. Full year earnings are now estimated to range between $.95 and