10-Q
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
     
þ   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended September 27, 2008
OR
     
o   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission file number 000-04689
Pentair, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Minnesota   41-0907434
     
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification number)
     
5500 Wayzata Blvd, Suite 800, Golden Valley, Minnesota   55416
     
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (763) 545-1730
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
             
Large accelerated filer þ   Accelerated filer o   Non-accelerated filer o   Smaller reporting company o
        (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No  þ
On September 27, 2008, 98,629,464 shares of Registrant’s common stock were outstanding.
 
 

 


 

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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Pentair, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
    September 27   September 29   September 27   September 29
In thousands, except per-share data   2008   2007   2008   2007
 
Net sales
  $ 864,167     $ 821,215     $ 2,614,328     $ 2,513,359  
Cost of goods sold
    608,854       576,519       1,829,622       1,753,183  
 
Gross profit
    255,313       244,696       784,706       760,176  
Selling, general and administrative
    154,972       137,100       439,929       428,463  
Research and development
    16,691       14,446       48,871       44,204  
Legal settlement
                20,435        
 
Operating income
    83,650       93,150       275,471       287,509  
Other (income) expense:
                               
Gain on sale of interest in subsidiaries
                (109,648 )      
Equity losses of unconsolidated subsidiary
    669       845       2,433       1,838  
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
    4,611             4,611        
Net interest expense
    13,735       18,157       45,685       51,351  
 
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest
    64,635       74,148       332,390       234,320  
Provision for income taxes
    21,146       14,869       97,522       71,419  
Minority Interest
    2,100             2,100        
 
Income from continuing operations
    41,389       59,279       232,768       162,901  
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
          (1,235 )     (1,217 )     (726 )
Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax
    (269 )           (7,406 )     207  
 
Net income
  $ 41,120     $ 58,044     $ 224,145     $ 162,382  
 
 
                               
Earnings (loss) per common share
                               
Basic
                               
Continuing operations
  $ 0.42     $ 0.60     $ 2.37     $ 1.65  
Discontinued operations
          (0.01 )     (0.08 )     (0.01 )
 
Basic earnings per common share
  $ 0.42     $ 0.59     $ 2.29     $ 1.64  
 
 
                               
Diluted
                               
Continuing operations
  $ 0.42     $ 0.59     $ 2.34     $ 1.63  
Discontinued operations
          (0.01 )     (0.08 )     (0.01 )
 
Diluted earnings per common share
  $ 0.42     $ 0.58     $ 2.26     $ 1.62  
 
 
                               
Weighted average common shares outstanding
                               
Basic
    97,827       98,747       98,049       98,859  
Diluted
    99,319       100,365       99,372       100,339  
 
                               
Cash dividends declared per common share
  $ 0.17     $ 0.15     $ 0.51     $ 0.45  

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Pentair, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
                         
    September 27   December 31   September 29
In thousands, except share and per-share data   2008   2007   2007
 
Assets
                       
Current assets
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 93,544     $ 70,795     $ 56,555  
Accounts and notes receivable, net
    517,240       466,675       473,496  
Inventories
    430,386       392,416       395,638  
Deferred tax assets
    50,061       50,511       52,038  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    53,504       35,908       47,746  
Current assets of discontinued operations
          21,716       26,868  
 
Total current assets
    1,144,735       1,038,021       1,052,341  
 
                       
Property, plant and equipment, net
    363,352       365,990       356,594  
 
                       
Other assets
                       
Goodwill
    2,134,031       2,004,720       1,989,620  
Intangibles, net
    539,133       491,263       492,732  
Other
    69,874       82,237       77,084  
Non-current assets of discontinued operations
          18,383       18,500  
 
Total other assets
    2,743,038       2,596,603       2,577,936  
 
Total assets
  $ 4,251,125     $ 4,000,614     $ 3,986,871  
 
 
                       
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
                       
 
                       
Current liabilities
                       
Short-term borrowings
  $     $ 13,586     $ 4,800  
Current maturities of long-term debt
    3,913       5,075       4,992  
Accounts payable
    225,928       229,937       204,360  
Employee compensation and benefits
    107,163       111,475       107,271  
Current pension and post-retirement benefits
    8,557       8,557       7,918  
Accrued product claims and warranties
    43,012       49,382       47,719  
Income taxes
    7,806       12,919       10,862  
Accrued rebates and sales incentives
    35,907       36,663       36,910  
Other current liabilities
    101,662       90,377       111,833  
Current liabilities of discontinued operations
          2,935       5,431  
 
Total current liabilities
    533,948       560,906       542,096  
 
                       
Other liabilities
                       
Long-term debt
    1,035,150       1,041,925       1,102,707  
Pension and other retirement compensation
    164,776       161,042       222,098  
Post-retirement medical and other benefits
    34,218       37,147       46,499  
Long-term income taxes payable
    25,356       21,306       18,214  
Deferred tax liabilities
    184,514       167,633       134,683  
Other non-current liabilities
    96,941       97,086       89,898  
Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations
          2,698       2,519  
 
Total liabilities
    2,074,903       2,089,743       2,158,714  
 
                       
Commitments and contingencies
                       
 
                       
Minority interest
    120,230              
 
                       
Shareholders’ equity
                       
Common shares par value $0.16 2/3; 98,629,464, 99,221,831 and 99,468,474 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
    16,438       16,537       16,578  
Additional paid-in capital
    456,144       476,242       478,396  
Retained earnings
    1,469,830       1,296,226       1,262,604  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    113,580       121,866       70,579  
 
Total shareholders’ equity
    2,055,992       1,910,871       1,828,157  
 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 4,251,125     $ 4,000,614     $ 3,986,871  
 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Pentair, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
                 
    Nine months ended
    September 27   September 29
In thousands   2008   2007
 
Operating activities
               
Net income
  $ 224,145     $ 162,382  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
               
Loss from discontinued operations
    1,217       726  
(Gain) loss on disposal of discontinued operations
    7,406       (207 )
Equity losses of unconsolidated subsidiary
    2,433       1,838  
Minority interest
    2,100        
Depreciation
    45,759       45,538  
Amortization
    20,220       18,635  
Deferred income taxes
    25,927       (18,883 )
Stock compensation
    15,948       17,071  
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
    (1,617 )     (2,706 )
Gain on sale of assets
    87       (2,195 )
Gain on sale of interest in subsidiaries
    (109,648 )      
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of business acquisitions and dispositions
               
Accounts and notes receivable
    (55,727 )     (27,927 )
Inventories
    (26,518 )     13,973  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    (15,798 )     (8,681 )
Accounts payable
    1,343       (1,088 )
Employee compensation and benefits
    (7,471 )     3,037  
Accrued product claims and warranties
    (6,483 )     3,199  
Income taxes
    (5,792 )     (4,573 )
Other current liabilities
    9,380       15,955  
Pension and post-retirement benefits
    592       7,924  
Other assets and liabilities
    13,146       7,396  
 
Net cash provided by (used for) continuing operations
    140,649       231,414  
Net cash provided by ( used for) operating activities of discontinued operations
    (3,432 )     (2,081 )
 
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
    137,217       229,333  
 
               
Investing activities
               
Capital expenditures
    (40,107 )     (45,163 )
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
    4,304       5,136  
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
    (1,609 )     (486,264 )
Divestitures
    29,526        
Other
    (7 )     (4,044 )
 
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities
    (7,893 )     (530,335 )
 
               
Financing activities
               
Net short-term borrowings
    (14,180 )     (10,378 )
Proceeds from long-term debt
    479,405       1,147,132  
Repayment of long-term debt
    (486,492 )     (770,822 )
Debt issuance costs
    (114 )     (1,876 )
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
    1,617       2,706  
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
    5,140       5,512  
Repurchases of common stock
    (37,342 )     (27,119 )
Dividends paid
    (50,541 )     (44,986 )
 
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
    (102,507 )     300,169  
 
               
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    (4,068 )     2,568  
 
Change in cash and cash equivalents
    22,749       1,735  
 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    70,795       54,820  
 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 93,544     $ 56,555  
 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Pentair, Inc. and subsidiaries
Notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)
1. Basis of Presentation and Responsibility for Interim Financial Statements
We prepared the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements following the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim reporting. As permitted under those rules, certain footnotes or other financial information that are normally required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States can be condensed or omitted.
We are responsible for the unaudited financial statements included in this document. The financial statements include all normal recurring adjustments that are considered necessary for the fair presentation of our financial position and operating results. As these are condensed financial statements, one should also read our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, which are included in our 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.
Certain line items within the 2007 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows have been reclassified from the 2007 presentation to conform to the 2008 presentation. The reclassification reflects the presentation of Equity losses of unconsolidated subsidiary of $0.8 million and $1.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2007, respectively, as a separate line item below Operating income in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income rather than as a component of Selling, general and administrative, and as a separate line in the Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by( used for) by operating activities in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, rather than as a component of Other assets and liabilities. This reclassification corrects the previous presentation and was not material to the financial statements. It did not affect Net income within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income or net cash provided by (used for) operating, investing or financing activities within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Revenues, expenses, cash flows, assets and liabilities can and do vary during each quarter of the year. Therefore, the results and trends in these interim financial statements may not be indicative of those for a full year.
Our fiscal year ends on December 31. We report our interim quarterly periods on a 13-week basis ending on a Saturday.
2. New Accounting Standards
In March 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an amendment of FASB statement No. 133 (“SFAS 161”). SFAS 161 expands the disclosure requirements in Statement 133 about an entity’s derivative instruments and hedging activities. SFAS 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting SFAS 161.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB 51 (“SFAS 160”). SFAS 160 changes the accounting and reporting for minority interests. Minority interests will be recharacterized as noncontrolling interests and will be reported as a component of equity separate from the parent’s equity, and purchases or sales of equity interests that do not result in a change in control will be accounted for as equity transactions. In addition, net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest will be included in consolidated net income on the face of the income statement and upon a loss of control, the interest sold, as well as any interest retained, will be recorded at fair value with any gain or loss recognized in earnings. SFAS 160 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years, except for the presentation and disclosure requirements, which will apply retrospectively. Upon adoption, we will classify minority interest as a component of equity for all periods presented.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (Revised 2007), Business Combinations (“SFAS 141R”). SFAS 141R replaces SFAS No. 141. SFAS 141R retains the purchase method of accounting for acquisitions, but requires a number of changes, including changes in the way assets and liabilities are recognized in the purchase accounting. SFAS 141R also changes the recognition of assets acquired and liabilities assumed arising from contingencies, requires the capitalization of in-process research and development at fair value, and requires the expensing of acquisition-related costs as incurred. SFAS 141R is effective for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. We will apply SFAS 141R prospectively to business combinations completed on or after that date. We do not expect adoption to have a significant impact to our current consolidated results of operations and financial condition.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (“SFAS 159”). SFAS 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at fair value (“the Fair Value Option”). SFAS 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We did not choose the Fair Value Option; therefore, the adoption of SFAS 159 did not have any impact on our consolidated results of operations and financial condition.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“SFAS 157”). SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 does not require any new fair value measurements, but rather eliminates inconsistencies in guidance found in various prior accounting pronouncements. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, with the exception of the application of the statement to the determination of fair value of nonfinancial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed on a nonrecurring basis, which is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008.

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Pentair, Inc. and subsidiaries
Notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)
SFAS 157 establishes a valuation hierarchy for disclosure of the inputs to valuation used to measure fair value. This hierarchy prioritizes the inputs into three broad levels as follows. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs are quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly through market corroboration, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs based upon our own assumptions used to measure assets and liabilities at fair value. A financial asset or liability’s classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
At September 27, 2008, our interest rate swaps (see note 12) are carried at fair value measured on a recurring basis. Fair values are determined through the use of models that consider various assumptions, including time value, yield curves, as well as other relevant economic measures, which are inputs that are classified as Level 2 in the valuation hierarchy.
3. Stock-based Compensation
Total stock-based compensation expense was $4.1 million and $4.4 million for the three months ended September 27, 2008 and September 29, 2007, respectively, and was $16.0 million and $17.0 million for the nine months ended September 27, 2008 and September 29, 2007, respectively.
Non-vested shares of our common stock were granted to eligible employees with a vesting period of two to five years after issuance. Non-vested share awards are valued at market value on the date of grant and are typically expensed over the vesting period. Total compensation expense for non-vested share awards was $2.0 million for the three months ended September 27, 2008 and September 29, 2007, respectively, and was $7.5 million and $7.4 million for the nine months ended September 27, 2008 and September 29, 2007, respectively.
During the first nine months of 2008, option awards were granted under the Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, the 2008 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, as amended, and the Outside Directors Nonqualified Stock Option Plan (together the “Plans”), each with an exercise price equal to the market price of our common stock on the date of grant. Total compensation expense for stock option awards was $2.1 million and $2.4 million for the three months ended September 27, 2008 and September 29, 2007, respectively, and was $8.5 million and $9.6 million for the nine months ended September 27, 2008 and September 29, 2007, respectively.
We estimated the fair value of each stock option award on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model, modified for dividends and using the following assumptions:
                 
    September 27   September 29
    2008   2007
 
Expected stock price volatility
    27.0 %     28.5 %
Expected life
  4.8 yrs     4.8 yrs  
Risk-free interest rate
    3.11 %     4.46 %
Dividend yield
    1.90 %     1.66 %
The weighted-average fair value of options granted during the third quarter of 2008 and 2007 was $8.35 and $8.38 per share, respectively.
These estimates require us to make assumptions based on historical results, observance of trends in our stock price, changes in option exercise behavior, future expectations and other relevant factors. If other assumptions had been used, stock-based compensation expense, as calculated and recorded under SFAS No. 123R (revised 2004), Share Based Payment, (“SFAS 123R”) could have been affected.
We based the expected life assumption on historical experience as well as the terms and vesting periods of the options granted. For purposes of determining expected volatility, we considered a rolling average of historical volatility measured over a period approximately equal to the expected option term. The risk-free rate for periods that coincide with the expected life of the options is based on the U.S. Treasury Department yield curve in effect at the time of grant.

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Pentair, Inc. and subsidiaries
Notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)
4. Earnings Per Common Share
Basic and diluted earnings per share were calculated using the following:
                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
    September 27   September 29   September 27   September 29
In thousands   2008   2007   2008   2007
     
Weighted average common shares outstanding — basic
    97,827       98,747       98,049       98,859  
Dilutive impact of stock options and restricted stock
    1,492       1,618       1,323       1,480  
         
Weighted average common shares outstanding — diluted
    99,319       100,365       99,372       100,339  
         
 
                               
Stock options excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because the exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares
    3,503       2,099       4,594       2,769  
In December 2007, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of shares of our common stock during 2008 up to a maximum dollar limit of $50 million. As of September 27, 2008, we had purchased 1,094,059 shares for $38.1 million pursuant to this authorization during 2008. This authorization expires on December 31, 2008.
5. Restructuring
During the second quarter of 2008, we announced and initiated certain business restructuring initiatives to further streamline our operations as a result of continuing deterioration in certain end markets. In relation to these initiatives, we recorded restructuring charges (reflected in Selling, general and administrative expense on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income) of $2.7 million primarily for severance benefits paid or to be paid to terminated employees.
During the third quarter of 2008, we announced and initiated additional business restructuring initiatives aimed at reducing our fixed cost structure and rationalizing our manufacturing footprint. These initiatives included the announcement of the closure of certain manufacturing facilities as well as the reduction in hourly and salaried headcount of approximately 850 employees principally within the Water Group. These actions will generally be completed by the end of 2009. Restructuring related costs included in Selling, general and administrative expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income include costs for severance and related benefits, asset impairment charges and other restructuring costs.
Restructuring costs are summarized as follows:
                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
    September 27   September 29   September 27   September 29
In thousands   2008   2007   2008   2007
 
Severance and related costs
  $ 10,899     $     $ 13,583     $  
Asset impairment
    4,600             4,600        
 
Total restructuring costs
  $ 15,499     $     $ 18,183     $  
         
Restructuring accrual activity is summarized as follows:
         
In thousands        
 
Balance at March 29, 2008
  $  
Costs incurred
    2,684  
Cash payments
    (723 )
 
       
 
     
Balance at June 28, 2008
  1,961  
 
     
 
       
Costs incurred
    10,899  
Cash Payments
    (3,338 )
 
       
 
Balance at September 27, 2008
  $ 9,522  
   

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Pentair, Inc. and subsidiaries
Notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)
6. Acquisitions
On June 28, 2008, we entered into a transaction with GE Water & Process Technologies (a unit of General Electric Company) (“GE”) that was accounted for as an acquisition of an 80.1 percent ownership interest in GE’s global water softener and residential water filtration business in exchange for a 19.9 percent interest in our global water softener and residential water filtration business (the “GE Transaction”). The acquisition was effected through the formation of two new entities, a U.S. entity and an international entity, into which we and GE contributed certain assets, properties, liabilities and operations representing our respective global water softener and residential water filtration businesses. We are an 80.1 percent owner of the new entities and GE is a 19.9 percent owner. The fair value of the acquisition was $228.9 million, which includes approximately $2.9 million of acquisition related costs. The acquisition and related sale of our 19.9 percent interest resulted in a gain of $109.6 million ($85.8 million after tax), representing the difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of the 19.9 percent interest sold.
With the formation of this business, we believe we will be better positioned to serve residential customers with industry-leading technical applications in the areas of water conditioning, whole house filtration, point of use water management and water sustainability and expect to accelerate revenue growth by selling GE’s existing residential conditioning products through our sales channels.
The fair value of the business acquired was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. The excess of the fair value acquired over the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed is reflected as goodwill. Goodwill recorded as part of the purchase price allocation was approximately $137.5 million. We continue to evaluate the purchase price allocation, including tangible and intangible assets, which primarily consist of trademarks, proprietary technology and customer relationships, contingent liabilities and liabilities associated with exit or disposal activities, and expect to revise the purchase price allocation in future periods as these estimates are finalized. The following table represents the preliminary purchase price allocation:
         
In thousands   September 27, 2008  
 
Inventory
  $ 12,188  
Property, plant & equipment
    12,934  
Goodwill
    137,542  
Identifiable intangible assets
    66,483  
Current liabilities
    (234 )
 
     
 
  $ 228,913  
 
     
On May 7, 2007, we acquired as part of our Technical Products Group the assets of Calmark Corporation (“Calmark”). Calmark’s results of operations have been included in our condensed consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition.
On April 30, 2007, we acquired as part of our Water Group all of the capital interests in Porous Media Corporation and Porous Media, Ltd. (together, “Porous Media”). Porous Media’s results of operations have been included in our condensed consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition.
On February 2, 2007, we acquired as part of our Water Group all of the outstanding shares of capital stock of Jung Pumpen GmbH (“Jung Pump”). Jung Pump’s results of operations have been included in our condensed consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition.
The following pro forma condensed financial results of operations are presented as if the acquisitions described above had been completed at the beginning of the period.

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Notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)
                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
    September 27   September 29   September 27   September 29
In thousands, except share and per-share data   2008   2007   2008   2007
 
Pro forma net sales from continuing operations
  $ 864,167     $ 842,740     $ 2,668,801     $ 2,601,906  
Pro forma net income from continuing operations
    41,389       59,279       232,768       162,714  
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
    (269 )     (1,235 )     (8,623 )     (519 )
Pro forma net income
    41,120       58,044       224,145       162,195  
Pro forma earnings per common share — continuing operations
                               
Basic
  $ 0.42     $ 0.60     $ 2.37     $ 1.65  
Diluted
  $ 0.42     $ 0.59     $ 2.34     $ 1.63  
 
                               
Weighted average common shares outstanding
                               
Basic
    97,827       98,747       98,049       98,859  
Diluted
    99,319       100,365       99,372       100,339  
These pro forma condensed consolidated financial results have been prepared for comparative purposes only and include certain adjustments, such as increased interest expense on acquisition debt. They do not reflect the effect of costs or synergies that would have been expected to result from the integration of these acquisitions. The pro forma information does not purport to be indicative of the results of operations that actually would have resulted had the combination occurred at the beginning of each period presented, or of future results of the consolidated entities.
7. Discontinued Operations
In February 2008, consistent with our strategy to refine our portfolio and more fully focus on our core pool equipment business globally within our Water Group, we sold our National Pool Tile (“NPT”) business to Pool Corporation in a cash transaction for approximately $30.0 million subject to certain price adjustments. NPT is a wholesale distributor of pool tile and composite pool finishes serving professional contractors in the swimming pool refurbish and construction markets. The results of NPT have been reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented. The assets and liabilities of NPT have been reclassified as discontinued operations for all periods presented.
Operating results of the discontinued operations for the third quarter of 2008 and 2007 are summarized below:
                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
    September 27   September 29   September 27   September 29
In thousands   2008   2007   2008   2007
 
Net sales
  $     $ 16,619     $ 7,085     $ 55,115  
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes
          (2,008 )     (1,965 )     (1,187 )
Income tax (expense) benefit
          773       748       461  
 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
          (1,235 )     (1,217 )     (726 )
Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations, before taxes
    (433 )           (7,021 )     325  
Income tax (expense) benefit
    164             (385 )     (118 )
 
Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax
  $ (269 )   $     $ (7,406 )   $ 207  
 

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Notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)
Net assets (liabilities) of discontinued operations consist of the following:
                 
    December 31   September 29
In thousands   2007   2007
 
Accounts and notes receivable, net
  $ 5,547     $ 6,419  
Inventories
    14,710       18,664  
Other current assets
    1,459       1,785  
 
Current assets of discontined operations
    21,716       26,868  
 
               
Property, plant and equipment, net
    1,436       1,544  
Goodwill
    16,806       16,806  
Other non-current assets
    141       150  
 
Non-current assets of discontined operations
    18,383       18,500  
 
Total assets
  $ 40,099     $ 45,368  
 
 
               
Accounts payable
  $ 1,712     $ 4,145  
Other current liabilities
    1,223       1,286  
 
Current liabilities of discontined operations
    2,935       5,431  
 
               
Deferred income tax
    2,400       2,203  
Other non-current liabilities
    298       316  
 
Non-current liabilities of discontined operations
    2,698       2,519  
 
 
               
Total liabilities
    5,633       7,950  
 
Net assets of discontinued operations
  $ 34,466     $ 37,418  
 
8. Inventories
Inventories were comprised of:
                         
    September 27   December 31   September 29
In thousands   2008   2007   2007
 
Raw materials and supplies
  $ 216,185     $ 199,330     $ 199,876  
Work-in-process
    50,864       51,807       53,196  
Finished goods
    163,337       141,279       142,566  
 
Total inventories
  $ 430,386     $ 392,416     $ 395,638  
 
9. Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income and its components, net of tax, were as follows:
                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
    September 27   September 29   September 27   September 29
In thousands   2008   2007   2008   2007
 
Net income
  $ 41,120     $ 58,044     $ 224,145     $ 162,382  
Changes in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment
    (55,594 )     27,952       (8,709 )     54,899  
Changes in market value of derivative financial instruments classified as cash flow hedges
    (931 )     (2,336 )     423       (1,024 )
 
Comprehensive income (loss)
  $ (15,405 )   $ 83,660     $ 215,859     $ 216,257  
 

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Notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)
10. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the nine months ended September 27, 2008 and September 29, 2007 by segment were as follows:
                                 
                    Foreign Currency    
In thousands   December 31, 2007   Acquisitions/Other   Translation   September 27, 2008
 
Water Group
  $ 1,712,227     $ 132,485     $ 1,270     $ 1,845,982  
Technical Products Group
    292,493       (46 )     (4,398 )     288,049  
 
Consolidated Total
  $ 2,004,720     $ 132,439     $ (3,128 )   $ 2,134,031  
 
                                 
                    Foreign Currency    
In thousands   December 31, 2006   Acquisitions/Other   Translation   September 29, 2007
 
Water Group
  $ 1,432,653     $ 248,531     $ 17,425     $ 1,698,609  
Technical Products Group
    269,311       11,543       10,157       291,011  
 
Consolidated Total
  $ 1,701,964     $ 260,074     $ 27,582     $ 1,989,620  
 
The increase in goodwill in the Water Group is related primarily to the GE Transaction in 2008 and our acquisitions of Jung Pump and Porous Media during 2007.
Intangible assets, other than goodwill, were comprised of:
                                                                         
    September 27, 2008   December 31, 2007   September 29, 2007
    Gross                   Gross                   Gross        
    carrying   Accumulated           carrying   Accumulated           carrying   Accumulated    
In thousands   amount   amortization   Net   amount   amortization   Net   amount   amortization   Net
 
Finite-life intangibles
                                                                       
Patents
  $ 15,451     $ (9,319 )   $ 6,132     $ 15,457     $ (7,904 )   $ 7,553     $ 15,453     $ (7,427 )   $ 8,026  
Non-compete agreements
    4,722       (4,454 )     268       4,722       (4,050 )     672       4,722       (3,686 )     1,036  
Brand names
    1,602       (40 )     1,562                                      
Proprietary technology
    73,462       (16,371 )     57,091       59,944       (12,564 )     47,380       59,863       (11,361 )     48,502  
Customer relationships
    289,872       (42,973 )     246,899       238,712       (30,378 )     208,334       236,340       (26,264 )     210,076  
 
Total finite-life intangibles
  $ 385,109     $ (73,157 )   $ 311,952     $ 318,835     $ (54,896 )   $ 263,939     $ 316,378     $ (48,738 )   $ 267,640  
 
 
                                                                       
Indefinite-life intangibles
                                                                       
Brand names
    227,181             227,181       227,324             227,324       225,092             225,092  
 
 
                                                                       
Total intangibles, net
  $ 612,290     $ (73,157 )   $ 539,133     $ 546,159     $ (54,896 )   $ 491,263     $ 541,470     $ (48,738 )   $ 492,732  
 
Intangible asset amortization expense was approximately $5.9 million and $4.7 million for the three months ended September 27, 2008 and September 29, 2007, respectively, and was approximately $18.3 million and $15.5 million for the nine months ended September 27, 2008 and September 29, 2007, respectively. The estimated future amortization expense for identifiable intangible assets during the remainder of 2008 and the next five years is as follows:
                                                 
In thousands   2008 Q4   2009   2010   2011   2012   2013
 
Estimated amortization expense
  $ 6,735     $ 26,161     $ 25,488     $ 25,381     $ 24,374     $ 24,210  

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Notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)
11. Debt
Debt and the average interest rate on debt outstanding are summarized as follows:
                                         
    Average                
    interest rate   Maturity   September 27   December 31   September 29
In thousands   September 27, 2008   (Year)   2008   2007   2007
 
Commercial paper
    2.93 %           $ 25,392     $ 105,990     $ 179,772  
Revolving credit facilities
    3.26 %     2012       267,900       76,722       63,475  
Private placement — fixed rate
    5.65 %     2013-2017       400,000       400,000       400,000  
Private placement — floating rate
    3.35 %     2012-2013       205,000       205,000       205,000  
Senior notes
    7.85 %     2009       133,900       250,000       250,000  
Other
    2.94 %     2008-2016       6,246       20,387       11,462  
 
Total contractual debt obligations
                    1,038,438       1,058,099       1,109,709  
Deferred income related to swaps
                    625       2,487       2,790  
 
Total debt, including current portion per balance sheet
                    1,039,063       1,060,586       1,112,499  
Less: Current maturities
                    (3,913 )     (5,075 )     (4,992 )
Short-term borrowings
                          (13,586 )     (4,800 )
 
Long-term debt
                  $ 1,035,150     $ 1,041,925     $ 1,102,707  
 
We have a multi-currency revolving Credit Facility (“Credit Facility”). The Credit Facility creates an unsecured, committed revolving credit facility of up to $800 million, with multi-currency sub facilities to support investments outside the U.S. The Credit Facility expires on June 4, 2012. Borrowings under the Credit Facility will bear interest at the rate of LIBOR plus 0.50%. Interest rates and fees on the Credit Facility vary based on our credit ratings.
We are authorized to sell short-term commercial paper notes to the extent availability exists under the Credit Facility. We use the Credit Facility as back-up liquidity to support 100% of commercial paper outstanding. As of September 27, 2008, we had $25.4 million of commercial paper outstanding that matures within 34 days. All of the commercial paper was classified as long-term as we have the intent and the ability to refinance such obligations on a long-term basis under the Credit Facility.
Total availability under our existing Credit Facility was $506.7 million at September 27, 2008.
In addition to the Credit Facility, we have $25.0 million of uncommitted credit facilities, under which we had no borrowings as of September 27, 2008.
We were in compliance with all debt covenants as of September 27, 2008.
Debt outstanding at September 27, 2008 matures on a calendar year basis as follows:
                                                                 
In thousands   2008 Q4   2009   2010   2011   2012   2013   Thereafter   Total
 
Contractual debt obligation maturities
  $ 1,467     $ 135,747     $ 73     $ 6     $ 401,116     $ 200,007     $ 300,022     $ 1,038,438  
Other maturities
    156       469                                     625  
 
Total maturities
  $ 1,623     $ 136,216     $ 73     $ 6     $ 401,116     $ 200,007     $ 300,022     $ 1,039,063  
 
On July 8, 2008, we commenced a cash tender offer for all of our outstanding $250 million aggregate principal 7.85% Senior Notes due 2009 (the “Notes”). Upon expiration of the tender offer on August 4, 2008, we purchased $116.1 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes. As a result of this transaction, we recognized a loss of $4.6 million on early extinguishment of debt. The loss included the write off of $0.1 million in unamortized deferred financing fees and $0.6 million in previously unrecognized swap gains, and cash paid of $5.1 million related to the tender premium and other costs associated with the purchase.
12. Derivatives and Financial Instruments
Cash-flow hedges
In August 2007, we entered into a $105 million interest rate swap agreement with a major financial institution to exchange variable rate interest payment obligations for a fixed rate obligation without the exchange of the underlying principal amounts in order to manage interest rate exposures. The effective date of the swap was August 30, 2007. The swap agreement has a fixed interest rate of 4.89% and expires in May 2012. The fixed interest rate of 4.89% plus the .50% interest rate spread over LIBOR results in an effective fixed interest rate of 5.39%. The fair value of the swap was a liability of $4.0 million at September 27, 2008 and is recorded in Other non-current liabilities.
In September 2005, we entered into a $100 million interest rate swap agreement with several major financial institutions to exchange variable rate interest payment obligations for fixed rate obligations without the exchange of the underlying principal amounts in order to manage interest rate exposures. The effective date of the fixed rate swap was April 25, 2006. The swap agreement has a fixed interest rate of 4.68% and expires in July 2013.

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Notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)
The fixed interest rate of 4.68% plus the .60% interest rate spread over LIBOR results in an effective fixed interest rate of 5.28%. The fair value of the swap was a liability of $3.1 million at September 27, 2008 and is recorded in Other non-current liabilities.
The variable to fixed interest rate swaps are designated as and are effective as cash-flow hedges. The fair value of these swaps are recorded as assets or liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, with changes in their fair value included in Accumulated other comprehensive income (“OCI”). Derivative gains and losses included in OCI are reclassified into earnings at the time the related interest expense is recognized or the settlement of the related commitment occurs.
13. Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes consists of provisions for federal, state and foreign income taxes. We operate in an international environment with operations in various locations outside the U.S.  Accordingly, the consolidated income tax rate is a composite rate reflecting the earnings in the various locations and the applicable rates.
The effective income tax rate for the nine months ended September 27, 2008 was 29.3% compared to 30.5% for the nine months ended September 29, 2007. We expect the effective tax rate for the remainder of 2008 to be between 32% and 33%, resulting in a full year effective income tax rate of between 30.0% and 31.0%. We continue to actively pursue initiatives to reduce our effective tax rate. The tax rate in any quarter can be affected positively or negatively by adjustments that are required to be reported in the specific quarter of resolution.
The total gross liability for uncertain tax positions under FASB Interpretation No. 48 at September 27, 2008 is estimated to be approximately $25.4 million. We record penalties and interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in Provision for income taxes and Net interest expense, respectively, which is consistent with our past practices.
14. Benefit Plans
Components of net periodic benefit cost for the three and nine months ended September 27, 2008 and September 29, 2007 were as follows:
                                 
    Three months ended
    Pension benefits   Post-retirement
    September 27   September 29   September 27   September 29
In thousands   2008   2007   2008   2007
 
Service cost
  $ 3,527     $ 4,331     $ 65     $ 146  
Interest cost
    8,175       7,891       634       746  
Expected return on plan assets
    (7,475 )     (7,133 )            
Amortization of transition obligation
    12       36              
Amortization of prior year service cost (benefit)
    45       40       (34 )     (62 )
Recognized net actuarial loss (gains)
    68       799       (825 )     (355 )
 
Net periodic benefit cost
  $ 4,352     $ 5,964     $ (160 )   $ 475  
 
                                 
    Nine months ended
    Pension benefits   Post-retirement
    September 27   September 29   September 27   September 29
In thousands   2008   2007   2008   2007
 
Service cost
  $ 10,585     $ 12,993     $ 195     $ 438  
Interest cost
    24,523       23,673       1,902       2,238  
Expected return on plan assets
    (22,425 )     (21,399 )            
Amortization of transition obligation
    36       108              
Amortization of prior year service cost (benefit)
    133       120       (102 )     (186 )
Recognized net actuarial loss (gains)
    204       2,395       (2,475 )     (1,065 )
 
Net periodic benefit cost
  $ 13,056     $ 17,890     $ (480 )   $ 1,425  
 

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Notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)
15. Business Segments
Financial information by reportable segment for the three and nine months ended September 27, 2008 and September 29, 2007 is shown below:
                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
    September 27   September 29   September 27   September 29
In thousands   2008   2007   2008   2007
 
Net sales to external customers
                               
Water Group
  $ 566,328     $ 545,514     $ 1,726,769     $ 1,727,925  
Technical Products Group
    297,839       275,701       887,559       785,434  
 
Consolidated
  $ 864,167     $ 821,215     $ 2,614,328     $ 2,513,359  
 
 
Intersegment sales
                               
Water Group
  $ 305     $ 207     $ 816     $ 467  
Technical Products Group
    765       1,526       2,937       4,111  
Other
    (1,070 )     (1,733 )     (3,753 )     (4,578 )
 
Consolidated
  $     $     $     $  
 
 
Operating income (loss)
                               
Water Group
  $ 47,612     $ 56,061     $ 169,853     $ 207,682  
Technical Products Group
    47,585       46,237       142,654       114,008  
Other
    (11,547 )     (9,148 )     (37,036 )     (34,181 )
 
Consolidated
  $ 83,650     $ 93,150     $ 275,471     $ 287,509  
 
Other sales and operating loss is primarily composed of unallocated corporate expenses, costs related to our captive insurance subsidiary and our intermediate finance companies, and intercompany eliminations.
16. Warranty
The changes in the carrying amount of service and product warranties for the nine months ended September 27, 2008 and September 29, 2007 were as follows:
                 
    September 27   September 29
In thousands   2008   2007
 
Balance at beginning of the year
  $ 39,382     $ 34,093  
Service and product warranty provision
    47,910       51,559  
Payments
    (54,393 )     (49,476 )
Acquired
    184       1,116  
Translation
    (71 )     427  
 
Balance at end of the period
  $ 33,012     $ 37,719  
 
17. Commitments and Contingencies
Environmental and Litigation
There have been no further material developments from the disclosures contained in our 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Horizon Litigation
The Horizon litigation against our subsidiary Essef Corporation and certain of its subsidiaries by Celebrity Cruise Lines, Inc. (“Celebrity”) was settled by payment of $35 million to Celebrity in August 2008, a portion of which was covered by insurance. As a result of the settlement, we recorded a charge of $20.4 million in the second quarter of 2008 which is shown on the line Legal settlement in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
18. Financial Statements of Subsidiary Guarantors
The $133.9 million of Notes due 2009 are jointly and severally guaranteed by 100% owned domestic subsidiaries (the “Guarantor Subsidiaries”), each of which is directly or indirectly wholly-owned by Pentair (the “Parent Company”). The following supplemental financial information sets forth the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 27, 2008, December 31, 2007 and September 29, 2007, the related Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and nine-months ended September 27, 2008 and September 29, 2007, and Statements of Cash Flows for the nine-months ended September 27, 2008 and September 29, 2007, for the Parent Company, the Guarantor Subsidiaries, the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries, and total consolidated Pentair and subsidiaries. Net change in advances to subsidiaries in the following 2007 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows has been reclassified from investing activities to financing activities to conform to the current year presentation. The following condensed financial statements also reflect a change in the presentation of the earnings from investments in subsidiary as previously disclosed in our 2007 footnote.

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Notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)
Pentair, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
For the three months ended September 27, 2008
                                         
    Parent   Guarantor   Non-Guarantor        
In thousands   Company   Subsidiaries   Subsidiaries   Eliminations   Consolidated
 
Net sales
  $     $ 582,577     $ 339,812     $ (58,222 )   $ 864,167  
Cost of goods sold
    12       422,719       243,973       (57,850 )     608,854  
 
Gross profit
    (12 )     159,858       95,839       (372 )     255,313  
Selling, general and administrative
    21,963       84,430       48,950       (371 )     154,972  
Research and development
    117       10,474       6,100             16,691  
Legal settlement
                             
 
Operating (loss) income
    (22,092 )     64,954       40,789       (1 )     83,650  
Other (income) expense:
                                       
Gain on sale of interest in subsidiaries
                             
Earnings from investment in subsidiary
    (50,645 )                 50,645        
Equity losses of unconsolidated subsidiary
          669                   669  
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
    4,611                         4,611  
Net interest (income) expense
    (22,940 )     38,387       (1,712 )           13,735  
 
Income (loss) before income taxes and minority interest
    46,882       25,898       42,501       (50,646 )     64,635  
Provision for income taxes
    5,762       3,184       12,200             21,146  
Minority interest
          2,100                   2,100  
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    41,120       20,614       30,301       (50,646 )     41,389  
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
          (269 )                 (269 )
Loss on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax
                             
 
Net income (loss)
  $ 41,120     $ 20,345     $ 30,301     $ (50,646 )   $ 41,120  
 
Pentair, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
For the nine months ended September 27, 2008
                                         
    Parent   Guarantor   Non-Guarantor        
In thousands   Company   Subsidiaries   Subsidiaries   Eliminations   Consolidated
 
Net sales
  $     $ 1,914,851     $ 880,440     $ (180,963 )   $ 2,614,328  
Cost of goods sold
    28       1,382,979       626,854       (180,239 )     1,829,622  
 
Gross profit
    (28 )     531,872       253,586       (724 )     784,706  
Selling, general and administrative
    11,761       286,659       142,233       (724 )     439,929  
Research and development
    283       34,141       14,447             48,871  
Legal settlement
          20,435                   20,435  
 
Operating (loss) income
    (12,072 )     190,637       96,906             275,471  
Other (income) expense:
                                       
Gain on sale of interest in subsidiaries
          (109,648 )                 (109,648 )
Earnings from investment in subsidiary
    (194,470 )                 194,470        
Equity losses of unconsolidated subsidiary
          2,433                   2,433  
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
    4,611                         4,611  
Net interest (income) expense
    (65,062 )     115,146       (4,399 )           45,685  
 
Income (loss) before income taxes and minority interest
    242,849       182,706       101,305       (194,470 )     332,390  
Provision for income taxes
    18,630       49,449       29,443             97,522  
Minority interest
          2,100                   2,100  
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    224,219       131,157       71,862       (194,470 )     232,768  
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
    (74 )     (8,549 )                 (8,623 )
Loss on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax
                             
 
Net income (loss)
  $ 224,145     $ 122,608     $ 71,862     $ (194,470 )   $ 224,145  
 

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Pentair, Inc. and subsidiaries
Notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)
Pentair, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
September 27, 2008
                                         
    Parent   Guarantor   Non-Guarantor        
In thousands   Company   Subsidiaries   Subsidiaries   Eliminations   Consolidated
 
ASSETS
                                       
Current assets
                                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 5,288     $ 5,343     $ 82,913     $     $ 93,544  
Accounts and notes receivable, net
    314       349,297       233,419       (65,790 )     517,240  
Inventories
          274,238       156,148             430,386  
Deferred tax assets
    73,336       35,322       7,363       (65,960 )     50,061  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    8,309       13,698       42,434       (10,937 )     53,504  
 
Total current assets
    87,247       677,898       522,277       (142,687 )     1,144,735  
 
                                       
Property, plant and equipment, net
    7,964       179,534       175,854             363,352  
 
                                       
Other assets
                                       
Investments in/advances to subsidiaries
    2,405,114       89,990       692,327       (3,187,431 )      
Goodwill
    2,951       1,333,867       797,213             2,134,031  
Intangibles, net
          342,374       196,759             539,133  
Other
    72,114       7,719       20,423       (30,382 )     69,874  
 
Total other assets
    2,480,179       1,773,950       1,706,722       (3,217,813 )     2,743,038  
 
Total assets
  $ 2,575,390     $ 2,631,382     $ 2,404,853     $ (3,360,500 )   $ 4,251,125  
 
 
                                       
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                                       
Current liabilities
                                       
Short-term borrowings
  $     $     $     $     $  
Current maturities of long-term debt
    625       159       239,463       (236,334 )     3,913  
Accounts payable
    2,333       157,303       131,349       (65,057 )     225,928  
Employee compensation and benefits
    12,711       50,798       43,654             107,163  
Current pension and post-retirement benefits
    8,557                         8,557  
Accrued product claims and warranties
          26,735       16,277             43,012  
Income taxes
    (4,053 )     (1,563 )     13,422             7,806  
Accrued rebates and sales incentives
          28,023       7,884             35,907  
Other current liabilities
    126,800       (59,133 )     44,937       (10,942 )     101,662  
 
Total current liabilities
    146,973       202,322       496,986       (312,333 )     533,948  
 
                                       
Other liabilities
                                       
Long-term debt
    1,032,193       1,947,540       250,824       (2,195,407 )     1,035,150  
Pension and other retirement compensation
    73,867       17,686       73,223             164,776  
Post-retirement medical and other benefits
    20,995       43,605             (30,382 )     34,218  
Long-term taxes payable
    25,356                         25,356  
Deferred tax liabilities
    3,550       187,481       59,443       (65,960 )     184,514  
Due to / (from) affiliates
    (716,943 )     55,674       822,625       (161,356 )      
Other non-current liabilities
    (66,593 )     108,716       54,818             96,941  
 
Total liabilities
    519,398       2,563,024       1,757,919       (2,765,438 )     2,074,903  
 
                                       
Minority Interest
                120,230             120,230  
 
                                       
Shareholders’ equity
    2,055,992       68,358       526,704       (595,062 )     2,055,992  
 
Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity
  $ 2,575,390     $ 2,631,382     $ 2,404,853     $ (3,360,500 )   $ 4,251,125  
 

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Pentair, Inc. and subsidiaries
Notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)
Pentair, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the nine months ended September 27, 2008
                                         
    Parent   Guarantor   Non-Guarantor        
In thousands   Company   Subsidiaries   Subsidiaries   Eliminations   Consolidated
 
Operating activities
                                       
Net income (loss)
  $ 224,145     $ 122,608     $ 71,862     $ (194,470 )   $ 224,145  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
                                       
(Income) loss from discontinued operations
          1,217                   1,217  
(Gain) loss on disposal of discontinued operations
    74       7,332                   7,406  
Equity losses of unconsolidated subsidiary
          2,433                   2,433  
Minority interest
          (97 )     2,197             2,100  
Depreciation
    898       27,890       16,971             45,759  
Amortization
    1,688       13,275       5,257             20,220  
Earnings from investments in subsidiaries
    (194,470 )                 194,470        
Deferred income taxes
    35       23,839       2,053             25,927  
Stock compensation
    15,948                         15,948  
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
    (1,617 )                       (1,617 )
Gain on sale of assets, net
    87                         87  
Gain on sale of interest in subsidiaries
          (109,648 )                 (109,648 )
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of business acquisitions and dispositions
                                       
Accounts and notes receivable
    (1,385 )     (46,364 )     (22,379 )     14,401       (55,727 )
Inventories
          (15,504 )     (11,014 )           (26,518 )
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    25,765       (2,970 )     (26,681 )     (11,912 )     (15,798 )
Accounts payable
    684       (763 )     15,823       (14,401 )     1,343  
Employee compensation and benefits
    (6,417 )     (4,763 )     3,709             (7,471 )
Accrued product claims and warranties
          (5,762 )     (721 )           (6,483 )
Income taxes
    (2,655 )     (1,981 )     (1,156 )           (5,792 )
Other current liabilities
    (15,746 )     (8,267 )     21,481       11,912       9,380  
Pension and post-retirement benefits
    5,031       (7,069 )     2,630             592  
Other assets and liabilities
    3,888       7,517       1,741             13,146  
 
Net cash provided by (used for) continuing operations
    55,953       2,923       81,773             140,649  
Net cash provided by (used for) discontinued operations
          (3,432 )                 (3,432 )
 
Net cash provided (used for) by operating activities
    55,953       (509 )     81,773             137,217  
 
                                       
Investing activities
                                       
Capital expenditures
    (3,722 )     (25,320 )     (11,065 )           (40,107 )
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment
          177       4,127             4,304  
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired or received
    (1,627 )           18             (1,609 )
Divestitures
          29,526                   29,526  
Other
    (7 )                       (7 )
 
Net cash provided by (used for ) investing activities of continuing operations
    (5,356 )     4,383       (6,920 )           (7,893 )
 
                                       
Financing activities
                                       
Net short-term borrowings (repayments)
    (14,180 )                       (14,180 )
Proceeds from long-term debt
    479,405                         479,405  
Repayment of long-term debt
    (486,492 )                       (486,492 )
Debt issuance costs
    (114 )                       (114 )
Net change in advances to subsidiaries
    49,585       (11,126 )     (38,459 )            
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
    1,617                         1,617  
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
    5,140                         5,140  
Repurchases of common stock
    (37,342 )                       (37,342 )
Dividends paid
    (43,171 )     1,123       (8,493 )           (50,541 )
 
Net cash provided by financing activities of continuing operations
    (45,552 )     (10,003 )     (46,952 )           (102,507 )
 
                                       
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
    (6,431 )     623       1,740             (4,068 )
 
Change in cash and cash equivalents
    (1,386 )     (5,506 )     29,641             22,749  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    6,674       10,849       53,272             70,795  
 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 5,288     $ 5,343     $ 82,913     $     $ 93,544  
 

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Pentair, Inc. and subsidiaries
Notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)
Pentair, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
For the three months ended September 29, 2007
                                         
    Parent   Guarantor   Non-Guarantor        
In thousands   Company   Subsidiaries   Subsidiaries   Eliminations   Consolidated
 
Net sales
  $     $ 638,166     $ 234,992     $ (51,943 )   $ 821,215  
Cost of goods sold
          459,594       168,755       (51,830 )     576,519  
 
Gross profit
          178,572       66,237       (113 )     244,696  
Selling, general and administrative
    789       93,016       43,408       (113 )     137,100  
Research and development
          10,858       3,588             14,446  
 
Operating (loss) income
    (789 )     74,698       19,241             93,150  
Other (income) expense:
                                       
Earnings from investment in subsidiary
    (38,254 )                 38,254        
Equity losses of unconsolidated subsidiary
          845                   845  
Net interest (income) expense
    (31,874 )     50,920       (889 )           18,157  
 
Income (loss) before income taxes
    69,339       22,933       20,130       (38,254 )     74,148  
Provision for income taxes
    11,295       9,168       (5,594 )           14,869  
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    58,044       13,765       25,724       (38,254 )     59,279  
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
          (1,235 )                 (1,235 )
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax
                             
 
Net income (loss)
  $ 58,044     $ 12,530     $ 25,724     $ (38,254 )   $ 58,044  
 
Pentair, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
For the nine months ended September 29, 2007
                                         
    Parent   Guarantor   Non-Guarantor        
In thousands   Company   Subsidiaries   Subsidiaries   Eliminations   Consolidated
 
Net sales
  $     $ 1,984,338     $ 677,696     $ (148,675 )   $ 2,513,359  
Cost of goods sold
          1,409,671       491,570       (148,058 )     1,753,183  
 
Gross profit
          574,667       186,126       (617 )     760,176  
Selling, general and administrative
    9,695       308,058       111,327       (617 )     428,463  
Research and development
          33,492       10,712             44,204  
 
Operating (loss) income
    (9,695 )     233,117       64,087             287,509  
Other (income) expense:
                                       
Earnings from investment in subsidiary
    (132,229 )                 132,229        
Equity losses of unconsolidated subsidiary
          1,838                   1,838  
Net interest (income) expense
    (56,289 )     109,446       (1,806 )           51,351  
 
Income (loss) before income taxes
    178,823       121,833       65,893       (132,229 )     234,320  
Provision for income taxes
    16,648       45,036       9,735             71,419  
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    162,175       76,797       56,158       (132,229 )     162,901  
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
          (726 )                 (726 )
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax
    207                         207  
 
Net income (loss)
  $ 162,382     $ 76,071     $ 56,158     $ (132,229 )   $ 162,382  
 

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Pentair, Inc. and subsidiaries
Notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)
Pentair, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
September 29, 2007
                                         
    Parent   Guarantor   Non-Guarantor        
In thousands   Company   Subsidiaries   Subsidiaries   Eliminations   Consolidated
 
ASSETS
                                       
Current assets
                                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 5,088     $ 7,068     $ 44,399     $     $ 56,555  
Accounts and notes receivable, net
    279       334,265       191,604       (52,652 )     473,496  
Inventories
          269,716       125,922             395,638  
Deferred tax assets
    98,206       33,193       6,134       (85,495 )     52,038  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    5,446       9,654       48,225       (15,579 )     47,746  
Current assets of discontinued operations
          26,868                   26,868  
 
Total current assets
    109,019       680,764       416,284       (153,726 )     1,052,341  
 
                                       
Property, plant and equipment, net
    5,332       216,528       134,734             356,594  
 
                                       
Other assets
                                       
Investments in/advances to subsidiaries
    2,431,242       93,623       540,441       (3,065,306 )      
Goodwill
          1,584,857       404,763             1,989,620  
Intangibles, net
          336,924       155,808             492,732  
Other
    72,868       16,157       13,439       (25,380 )     77,084  
Non-current assets of discontinued operations
          18,500                   18,500  
 
Total other assets
    2,504,110       2,050,061       1,114,451       (3,090,686 )     2,577,936  
 
Total assets
  $ 2,618,461     $ 2,947,353     $ 1,665,469     $ (3,244,412 )   $ 3,986,871  
 
 
                                       
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                                       
Current liabilities
                                       
Short-term borrowings
  $     $     $ 4,800     $     $ 4,800  
Current maturities of long-term debt
    8,320       156       314,090       (317,574 )     4,992  
Accounts payable
    (1,559 )     154,910       102,051       (51,042 )     204,360  
Employee compensation and benefits
    13,379       55,868       38,024             107,271  
Current pension and post-retirement benefits
    7,918                         7,918  
Accrued product claims and warranties
          32,739       14,980             47,719  
Income taxes
    (6,187 )     9,322       7,727             10,862  
Accrued rebates and sales incentives
          29,787       7,123             36,910  
Other current liabilities
    27,528       51,810       48,952       (16,457 )     111,833  
Current liabilities of discontinued operations
          5,431                   5,431  
 
Total current liabilities
    49,399       340,023       537,747       (385,073 )     542,096  
 
                                       
Other liabilities
                                       
Long-term debt
    1,071,549       1,972,692       46,124       (1,987,658 )     1,102,707  
Pension and other retirement compensation
    125,909       28,848       67,341             222,098  
Post-retirement medical and other benefits
    22,268       49,611             (25,380 )     46,499  
Long-term taxes payable
    18,214                         18,214  
Deferred tax liabilities
    3,232       159,157       57,789       (85,495 )     134,683  
Due to / (from) affiliates
    (532,170 )     257,329       670,822       (395,981 )      
Other non-current liabilities
    31,903       7,362       50,633             89,898  
Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations
          2,519                   2,519  
 
Total liabilities
    790,304       2,817,541       1,430,456       (2,879,587 )     2,158,714  
 
                                       
Shareholders’ equity
    1,828,157       129,812       235,013       (364,825 )     1,828,157  
 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 2,618,461     $ 2,947,353     $ 1,665,469     $ (3,244,412 )   $ 3,986,871  
 

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Pentair, Inc. and subsidiaries
Notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)
Pentair, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the nine months ended September 29, 2007
                                         
    Parent   Guarantor   Non-Guarantor        
In thousands   Company   Subsidiaries   Subsidiaries   Eliminations   Consolidated
 
Operating activities
                                       
Net income (loss)
  $ 162,382     $ 76,071     $ 56,158     $ (132,229 )   $ 162,382  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
                                       
(Income) loss from discontinued operations
          726                   726  
(Gain) loss on disposal of discontinued operations
    (207 )                       (207 )
Equity losses of unconsolidated subsidiary
          1,838                   1,838  
Depreciation
    900       30,191       14,447             45,538  
Amortization
    3,250       11,774       3,611             18,635  
Earnings from investments in subsidiaries
    (132,229 )                 132,229        
Deferred income taxes
    (1,007 )           (17,876 )           (18,883 )
Stock compensation
    17,071                         17,071  
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
    (2,706 )                       (2,706 )
Intercompany Dividends
    (23 )     13,714       (13,691 )            
Gain on sale of assets, net
    (2,195 )                       (2,195 )
Gain on sale of interest in subsidiaries
                             
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of business acquisitions and dispositions
                                       
Accounts and notes receivable
    6,468       (13,873 )     (28,858 )     8,336       (27,927 )
Inventories
          8,695       5,278             13,973  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    7,022       13,500       (29,262 )     59       (8,681 )
Accounts payable
    (4,419 )     (1,089 )     12,749       (8,329 )     (1,088 )
Employee compensation and benefits
    (4,670 )     6,956       751             3,037  
Accrued product claims and warranties
            3,783       (584 )           3,199  
Income taxes
    (5,063 )     342       148             (4,573 )
Other current liabilities
    9,957       (8,869 )     14,929       (62 )     15,955  
Pension and post-retirement benefits
    3,354       910       3,660             7,924  
Other assets and liabilities
    2,537       763       4,096             7,396  
 
Net cash provided by (used for) continuing operations
    60,422       145,432       25,556       4       231,414  
Net cash provided by (used for) discontinued operations
    (207 )     (2,081 )     207             (2,081 )
 
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
    60,215       143,351       25,763       4       229,333  
 
                                       
Investing activities
                                       
Capital expenditures
    (1,480 )     (23,317 )     (20,366 )           (45,163 )
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment
          951       4,185             5,136  
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired or received
    (485,913 )           (351 )           (486,264 )
Other
    (606 )     (3,438 )                 (4,044 )
 
Net cash provided by (used for ) investing activities of continuing operations
    (487,999 )     (25,804 )     (16,532 )           (530,335 )
 
                                       
Financing activities
                                       
Net short-term borrowings (repayments)
                (10,378 )           (10,378 )
Proceeds from long-term debt
    1,147,132                         1,147,132  
Repayment of long-term debt
    (770,822 )                       (770,822 )
Debt issuance costs
    (1,876 )                       (1,876 )
Net change in advances to subsidiaries
    98,009       (119,310 )     21,305       (4 )      
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
    2,706                         2,706  
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
    5,512                         5,512  
Repurchases of common stock
    (27,119 )                       (27,119 )
Dividends paid
    (44,986 )                       (44,986 )
 
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities of continuing operations
    408,556       (119,310 )     10,927       (4 )     300,169  
 
                                       
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
    15,506       2,281       (15,219 )           2,568  
 
Change in cash and cash equivalents
    (3,722 )     518       4,939             1,735  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    8,810       6,550       39,460             54,820  
 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 5,088     $ 7,068     $ 44,399     $     $ 56,555  
 

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Pentair, Inc. and subsidiaries
Notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)
Pentair, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 2007
                                         
    Parent   Guarantor   Non-Guarantor        
In thousands   Company   Subsidiaries   Subsidiaries   Eliminations   Consolidated
 
ASSETS
                                       
Current assets
                                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 6,674     $ 10,849     $ 53,272     $     $ 70,795  
Accounts and notes receivable, net
    522       329,230       188,313       (51,390 )     466,675  
Inventories
          267,742       124,674             392,416  
Deferred tax assets
    70,494       35,152       7,947       (63,082 )     50,511  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    12,673       9,392       37,246       (23,403 )     35,908  
Current assets of discontinued operations
          21,716                   21,716  
 
Total current assets
    90,363       674,081       411,452       (137,875 )     1,038,021  
 
                                       
Property, plant and equipment, net
    5,140       218,989       141,861             365,990  
 
                                       
Other assets
                                       
Investments in/advances to subsidiaries
    2,434,205       90,212       575,238       (3,099,655 )      
Goodwill
          1,587,996       416,724             2,004,720  
Intangibles, net
          329,056       162,207             491,263  
Other
    80,575       14,990       17,054       (30,382 )     82,237  
Non-current assets of discontinued operations
          18,383                   18,383  
 
Total other assets
    2,514,780       2,040,637       1,171,223       (3,130,037 )     2,596,603  
 
Total assets
  $ 2,610,283     $ 2,933,707     $ 1,724,536     $ (3,267,912 )   $ 4,000,614  
 
 
                                       
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                                       
Current liabilities
                                       
Short-term borrowings
  $     $     $ 13,586     $     $ 13,586  
Current maturities of long-term debt
    20,114       158       338,827       (354,024 )     5,075  
Accounts payable
    2,138       174,672       104,336       (51,209 )     229,937  
Employee compensation and benefits
    15,935       58,790       36,750             111,475  
Current pension and post-retirement benefits
    8,557                         8,557  
Accrued product claims and warranties
          34,378       15,004             49,382  
Income taxes
    3,207       (5,628 )     15,340             12,919  
Accrued rebates and sales incentives
          28,209       8,454             36,663  
Other current liabilities
    19,510       52,940       40,779       (22,852 )     90,377  
Current liabilities of discontinued operations
          2,935                   2,935  
 
Total current liabilities
    69,461       346,454       573,076       (428,085 )     560,906  
 
                                       
Other liabilities
                                       
Long-term debt
    1,021,464       1,972,655       34,139       (1,986,333 )     1,041,925  
Pension and other retirement compensation
    67,872       22,905       70,265             161,042  
Post-retirement medical and other benefits
    21,958       45,571             (30,382 )     37,147  
Long-term taxes payable
    21,306                         21,306  
Deferred tax liabilities
    3,429       168,815       58,471       (63,082 )     167,633  
Due to / (from) affiliates
    (542,763 )     205,731       689,149       (352,117 )      
Other non-current liabilities
    36,685       7,085       53,316             97,086  
Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations
          2,698                   2,698  
 
Total liabilities
    699,412       2,771,914       1,478,416       (2,859,999 )     2,089,743  
 
                                       
Shareholders’ equity
    1,910,871       161,793       246,120       (407,913 )     1,910,871  
 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 2,610,283     $ 2,933,707     $ 1,724,536     $ (3,267,912 )   $ 4,000,614  
 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This report contains statements that we believe to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements give our current expectations or forecasts of future events. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “project,” or “continue,” or the negative thereof or similar words. From time to time, we also may provide oral or written forward-looking statements in other materials we release to the public. Any or all of our forward-looking statements in this report and in any public statements we make could be materially different from actual results. They can be affected by assumptions we might make or by known or unknown risks or uncertainties. Consequently, we cannot guarantee any forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Investors should also understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors and should not consider the following list to be a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainties.
The following factors and those discussed in ITEM 1A, Risk Factors, included in our 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K may impact the achievement of forward-looking statements:
  general economic and political conditions, such as political instability, credit market uncertainty, the rate of economic growth or decline in our principal geographic or product markets or fluctuations in exchange rates;
 
  changes in general economic and industry conditions in markets in which we participate, such as:
  §   continued deterioration in the North American housing market;
 
  §   the strength of product demand and the markets we serve;
 
  §   the intensity of competition, including that from foreign competitors;
 
  §   pricing pressures;
 
  §   the financial condition of our customers;
 
  §   market acceptance of new product introductions and enhancements;
 
  §   the introduction of new products and enhancements by competitors;
 
  §   our ability to maintain and expand relationships with large customers;
 
  §   our ability to source raw material commodities from our suppliers without interruption and at reasonable prices; and
 
  §   our ability to source components from third parties, in particular from foreign manufacturers, without interruption and at reasonable prices;
  our ability to access capital markets and obtain anticipated financing under favorable terms;
 
  our ability to identify, complete and integrate acquisitions successfully and to realize expected synergies on our anticipated timetable;
 
  changes in our business strategies, including acquisition, divestiture and restructuring activities;
 
  domestic and foreign governmental and regulatory policies;
 
  changes in operating factors, such as continued improvement in manufacturing activities and the achievement of related efficiencies, cost reductions and inventory risks due to shifts in market demand and costs associated with moving production overseas;
 
  our ability to generate savings from our excellence in operations initiatives consisting of lean enterprise, supply management and cash flow practices;
 
  our ability to generate savings from our restructuring actions;
 
  unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation, intellectual property matters, product liability exposures and environmental matters; and
 
  our ability to accurately evaluate the effects of contingent liabilities such as tax, product liability, environmental and other claims.
The foregoing factors are not exhaustive, and new factors may emerge or changes to the foregoing factors may occur that would impact our business. We assume no obligation, and disclaim any duty, to update the forward-looking statements in this report.
Overview
We are a focused diversified industrial manufacturing company comprised of two operating segments: Water and Technical Products. Our Water Group is a global leader in providing innovative products and systems used worldwide in the movement, storage, treatment and enjoyment of water. Our Technical Products Group is a leader in the global enclosures and thermal management markets, designing and manufacturing standard, modified and custom enclosures, which that house and protect sensitive electronics and electrical components, thermal management products and accessories. In 2008, we expect our Water Group and Technical Products Group to generate approximately 2/3 and 1/3 of total revenues, respectively.
Our Water Group has progressively become a more important part of our business portfolio with sales increasing from approximately $125 million in 1995 to approximately $2.3 billion in 2007. We believe the water industry is structurally attractive as a result of a growing demand for clean water and the large global market size (of which we have identified a target market totaling $60 billion). Our vision is to be a leading global provider of innovative products and systems used in the movement, storage, treatment and enjoyment of water.
On February 29, 2008, we sold our National Pool Tile (“NPT”) business to Pool Corporation in a cash transaction for approximately $30.0 million subject to certain price adjustments. The results of NPT have been reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented. The assets and liabilities of NPT have been reclassified as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

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On June 28, 2008, we entered into a transaction with GE Water & Process Technologies (a unit of General Electric Company) (“GE”) that was accounted for as an acquisition of an 80.1 percent ownership interest in GE’s global water softener and residential water filtration business in exchange for a 19.9 percent interest in our global water softener and residential water filtration business (the “GE Transaction”). The acquisition was effected through the formation of two new entities, a U.S. entity and an international entity, into which we and GE contributed certain assets, properties, liabilities and operations representing their respective global water softener and residential water filtration businesses. We are an 80.1 percent owner of the new entities and GE is a 19.9 percent owner.
Our Technical Products Group operates in a large global market with significant potential for growth in industry segments such as defense, security, medical and networking. We believe we have the largest industrial and commercial distribution network in North America for enclosures and the highest brand recognition in the industry in North America. From mid-2001 through 2003, the Technical Products Group experienced significantly lower sales volumes as a result of severely reduced capital spending in the industrial and commercial markets and over-capacity and weak demand in the datacommunication and telecommunication markets. From 2004 through 2008, sales volumes increased due to the addition of new distributors, new products and higher demand in targeted markets.
Key Trends and Uncertainties
The following trends and uncertainties affected the first nine months of our financial performance through 2008 and will likely impact our results in the future:
  We believe many markets we serve are slowing as a result of the tumultuous credit markets and the consequent anticipated general unfavorable economic impact around the world. We have identified specific applications and geographic markets we believe will stagnate, contract or continue contracting over the next two years. We have begun and expect to continue to restructure our operations serving those markets to reduce capacity and costs, optimize our manufacturing footprint and simplify our infrastructure. We have also identified specific markets in which we participate that we believe will continue to grow over this period and are selectively reinforcing our businesses in these markets.
 
  The housing market and new pool starts slowed in 2006 and 2007, and shrank significantly in the first nine months of 2008. We believe that construction of new homes and new pool starts in North America affect approximately 10% — 15% of sales of our water businesses. We expect this downturn to adversely impact our sales for the remainder of 2008 and may continue to affect sales in 2009. As sales of products into domestic residential end-markets in our Water Group business continued to slow appreciably, we have reduced our investments in businesses in those markets, and further restructured our operations by closing or downsizing facilities, reducing headcount and taking other market-related actions.
 
  The telecommunication equipment market, particularly in North America, slowed throughout 2007 and impacted North American electronics sales within our Technical Products Group. The 2007 revenue decrease was attributable to telecommunication industry consolidation (which has delayed enclosure product sales) and some Original Equipment Manufacturer (“OEM”) datacommunication programs reaching end-of-life. Based on some recovery of telecommunication equipment procurement in the second half of 2007 and the first nine months of 2008, we anticipate continuing improvement in the remainder of 2008 and an annual growth rate in the high single digits for our North American electronics sales. A weak economy in the United States and Europe would likely reduce marketplace spending on telecommunication capital investments and therefore our anticipated revenue growth.
 
  We experienced year over year favorable foreign currency effects on net sales and operating results in 2007 and the first nine months of 2008, due to the weakening of the U.S. dollar in relation to other foreign currencies. Our currency effect is primarily for the U.S. dollar against the euro, which strengthened in late September and early October 2008, and which may or may not trend favorably in the future.
 
  We are experiencing material cost and other inflation in a number of our businesses. We are striving for greater productivity improvements and implementing selective increases in selling prices to help mitigate cost increases we have experienced in base materials such as carbon steel, copper and resins and other costs such as health care and other employee benefit costs.
 
  We expect our operations to continue to benefit from our Pentair Integrated Management System (“PIMS”) initiatives, which include strategy deployment; lean enterprise with special focus on sourcing and supply management, cash flow management and lean operations; and IGNITE, our process to drive organic growth.
 
  We have a long-term goal to consistently generate free cash flow that equals or exceeds 100% conversion of our adjusted net income. We define free cash flow as cash flow from continuing operating activities less capital expenditures plus proceeds from sale of property and equipment. Free cash flow for the full year 2007 was approximately $285 million, or 135% of our net income. See our discussion of Other financial measures under the caption “Liquidity and Capital Resources” in this report.
 
  We experience seasonal demand in a number of markets within our Water Group. End-user demand for pool equipment follows warm weather trends and is normally at seasonal highs from April to August. The magnitude of the sales spike is partially mitigated by employing some advance sale “early buy” programs (generally including extended payment terms and/or additional discounts). Demand for residential and agricultural water systems is also impacted by economic conditions and weather patterns, particularly by heavy flooding and droughts.
 
  On June 28, 2008, we completed the GE Transaction. We believe this transaction provides us with expanded revenue growth and cost synergy opportunities. The one-time gain on the transaction increased diluted earnings per share, on an after tax basis, by 86 cents in the second quarter of 2008.

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  The effective income tax rate for the nine months ended September 27, 2008 was 29.3% compared to 30.5% for the nine months ended September 29, 2007. We expect the effective tax rate for the remainder of 2008 to be between 32% and 33%, resulting in a full year effective income tax rate of between 30.0% and 31.0%. We continue to actively pursue initiatives to reduce our effective tax rate. The tax rate in any quarter can be affected positively or negatively by adjustments that are required to be reported in the specific quarter of resolution.
Outlook
In 2008, our operating objectives include the following:
  Restructuring our operations in challenging markets while investing in higher growth markets and geographies;
 
  Increasing our vertical market focus within each of our Global Business Units to grow in those markets in which we have competitive advantages;
 
  Driving operating excellence through lean enterprise initiatives, with special focus on sourcing and supply management, cash flow management, and lean operations;
 
  Stressing proactive talent development, particularly in international management and other key functional areas; and
 
  Completing integration of prior acquisitions and realizing identified synergistic opportunities.
On October 21, 2008, we updated our fiscal 2008 earnings guidance to approximately $2.51 to $2.54 per share on a reported generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) basis. In the fourth quarter, we anticipate earnings per share to be approximately $0.17 — $0.20, taking into account approximately $0.35 per share in changes for restructuring actions to position our operations for increasingly difficult markets.
Our outlook for the fourth quarter is based on several variables. First, we anticipate modest revenue growth in the low single digits, bringing our total revenue to approximately $3.5 billion for the full year. Second, we expect to get the benefit of restructuring and other market-related expense reduction efforts taken in the second and third quarters of 2008. Third, we will have certain integration costs and intangible amortization charges incurred in connection with the GE Transaction. Fourth, as noted above, we will be adversely impacted by the expenses and charges associated with the additional cost reduction actions announced in the fourth quarter of 2008.
Our guidance assumes an absence of significant acquisitions or divestitures in 2008, other than the GE Transaction. As noted above, in 2008 we may seek to expand our geographic reach internationally, expand our presence in our various channels to market and acquire technologies and products to broaden our businesses’ capabilities to serve additional markets. We may also consider the divestiture or closure of discrete business units to further focus our businesses on their most attractive markets.
The Company has not yet introduced guidance for fiscal year 2009, due to the heightened uncertainty around the globe in those markets in which we participate. We anticipate publishing fiscal year 2009 guidance in December.
The ability to achieve our operating objectives will depend, to a certain extent, on factors outside our control. See “Forward-looking statements” in this report and “Risk Factors” under ITEM 1A in our 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net sales
Consolidated net sales and the change from the prior year period were as follows:
                                                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
    September 27   September 29                   September 27   September 29        
In thousands   2008   2007   $ change   % change   2008   2007   $ change   % change
 
Net sales
  $ 864,167     $ 821,215     $ 42,952       5.2 %   $ 2,614,328     $ 2,513,359     $ 100,969       4.0 %
 
The components of the net sales change in 2008 from 2007 were as follows:

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    % Change from 2007
Percentages   Three months   Nine months
 
Volume
    0.8       (0.6 )
Price
    2.4       1.9  
Currency
    2.0       2.7  
 
Total
    5.2       4.0  
 
Consolidated net sales
The 5.2 percent and 4.0 percent increases in consolidated net sales in the third quarter and first nine months, respectively, of 2008 from 2007 were primarily driven by:
  favorable foreign currency effects;
 
  an increase in sales volume due to the GE Transaction and our April 30, 2007 acquisition of Porous Media Corporation and Porous Media, Ltd. (together “Porous Media”);
 
  selective increases in selling prices to mitigate inflationary cost increases; and
 
  higher Technical Products Group sales into electrical markets.
These increases were partially offset by:
  lower sales of certain pump, pool and filtration products primarily related to the downturn in the North American residential housing market.
Net sales by segment and the change from the prior year period were as follows:
                                                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
    September 27   September 27                   September 27   September 27        
In thousands   2008   2007   $ change   % change   2008   2007   $ change   % change
 
Water
  $ 566,328     $ 545,514     $ 20,814       3.8 %   $ 1,726,769     $ 1,727,925     $ (1,156 )     (0.1 %)
Technical Products
    297,839       275,701       22,138       8.0 %     887,559       785,434       102,125       13.0 %
 
Total
  $ 864,167     $ 821,215     $ 42,952       5.2 %   $ 2,614,328     $ 2,513,359     $ 100,969       4.0 %
 
Water
The 3.8 percentage point increase in the Water Group net sales in the third quarter of 2008 from 2007 was primarily driven by:
  an increase in sales volume driven by the GE Transaction;
 
  selective increases in selling prices to mitigate inflationary cost increases;
 
  increased sales into the global commercial, municipal and agricultural markets;
 
  continued growth in China and in other markets in Asia-Pacific as well as continued success in penetrating markets in Eastern Europe and the Middle East; and
 
  favorable foreign currency effects.
These increases were offset by:
  organic sales decline of 1.4 percent for the third quarter of 2008 (excluding acquisitions and foreign currency exchange), which included lower sales of certain pump, pool and filtration products primarily related to the downturn in the North American residential housing market and the slowing of residential markets in Western Europe.
The 0.1 percentage point decrease in the Water Group net sales in first nine months of 2008 from 2007 was primarily driven by:
  organic sales decline of 5.1 percent for the first nine months of 2008 (excluding acquisitions and foreign currency exchange), which included:
  §   lower sales of certain pump, pool and filtration products primarily related to the downturn in the North American residential housing market; and
 
  §   second quarter 2007 sales of municipal pumps related to a large flood control project, which did not recur in 2008.

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These decreases were partially offset by:
  §   selective increases in selling prices to mitigate inflationary cost increases; and
 
  §   continued growth in China and in other markets in Asia-Pacific as well as continued success in penetrating markets in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
These decreases were further offset by:
  an increase in sales volume driven by our February 2, 2007 acquisition of Jung Pumpen GmbH (“Jung Pump”), our April 30, 2007 acquisition of Porous Media and the GE Transaction; and
 
  favorable foreign currency effects.
Technical Products
The 8.0 percent and 13.0 percent increase in Technical Products Group net sales in the third quarter and first nine months, respectively, of 2008 from 2007 were primarily driven by:
  an increase in sales into electrical markets, which includes new products and selective increases in selling prices to mitigate inflationary cost increases;
 
  favorable foreign currency effects;
 
  strong sales performance in Asia and Europe; and
 
  an increase in sales into electronics markets as orders and sales to our telecommunications customers rebounded and we continued to expand into other vertical markets.
These increases were partially offset by:
  decreases in sales into North American electronics markets.
Gross profit
                                                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
    September 27   % of   September 29   % of   September 27   % of   September 29   % of
In thousands   2008   sales   2007   sales   2008   sales   2007   sales
 
Gross profit
  $ 255,313       29.5 %   $ 244,696       29.8 %   $ 784,706       30.0 %   $ 760,176       30.2 %
 
Percentage point change
            (0.3 ) pts                             (0.2 ) pts                
The 0.3 percent and 0.2 percent decreases in gross profit as a percentage of sales in the third quarter and first nine months, respectively, of 2008 from 2007 were primarily the result of:
  inflationary increases related to raw materials and labor;
 
  lower sales of certain pump, pool and filtration products primarily related to the downturn in the North American residential housing market and the slowing of residential markets in Western Europe; and
 
  higher cost of goods sold in 2008 as a result of a fair market value inventory step-up related to the GE Transaction.
These decreases were partially offset by:
  the gross margin impact from higher Technical Products Group sales and the resulting improved fixed cost leverage;
 
  selective increases in selling prices in our Water and Technical Products Groups to mitigate inflationary cost increases;
 
  savings generated from our PIMS initiatives including lean and supply management practices; and
 
  lower comparative cost in 2008 for our Jung Pump and Porous Media businesses due to the absence of a fair market value inventory step-up that was recorded in connection with those acquisitions.

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*Selling, general and administrative (SG&A)
                                                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
    September 27   % of   September 29   % of   September 27   % of   September 29   % of
In thousands   2008   sales   2007   sales   2008   sales   2007   sales
 
*SG&A
  $ 154,972       17.9 %   $ 137,100       16.7 %   $ 460,364       17.6 %   $ 428,463       17.0 %
 
Percentage point change
            1.2  pts                         0.6  pts            
 
*    Includes Legal settlement
The 1.2 percentage point increase in SG&A expense as a percentage of sales in the third quarter of 2008 from 2007 was primarily due to:
  restructuring actions primarily in our Water Group during the third quarter of 2008; and
 
  higher selling, general and administrative expenses to fund investments in future growth with emphasis on growth in the international markets, including personnel and business infrastructure investments.
These increases were partially offset by:
  reduced costs related to productivity actions taken in the second half of 2007; and
 
  reduced costs related to the completion of the European SAP implementation in 2007.
The 0.6 percentage point increase in SG&A expense as a percentage of sales in the first nine months of 2008 from 2007 was primarily due to:
  expenses in the second quarter related to the settlement of the Horizon litigation;
 
  restructuring actions primarily in our Water Group taken during the second and third quarters of 2008; and
 
  higher selling, general and administrative expenses to fund investments in future growth with emphasis on growth in the international markets, including personnel and business infrastructure investments.
These increases were partially offset by:
  reduced costs related to productivity actions taken in the second half of 2007; and
 
  reduced costs related to the completion of the European SAP implementation in 2007.
Research and development (R&D)
                                                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
    September 27   % of   September 29   % of   September 27   % of   September 29   % of
In thousands   2008   sales   2007   sales   2008   sales   2007   sales
 
R&D
  $ 16,691       1.9 %   $ 14,446       1.8 %   $ 48,871       1.9 %   $ 44,204       1.8 %
 
Percentage point change
            0.1  pts                         0.1  pts            
The 0.1 percentage point increase as a percentage of sales in the third quarter 2008 from 2007 and the first nine months of 2008 from 2007 were primarily due to:
  increased R&D expense spending with emphasis on new product development and value engineering.
Operating income
Water
                                                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
    September 27   % of   September 29   % of   September 27   % of   September 29   % of
In thousands   2008   sales   2007   sales   2008   sales   2007   sales
 
Operating income
  $ 47,612       8.4 %   $ 56,061       10.3 %   $ 169,853       9.8 %   $ 207,682       12.0 %
 
Percentage point change
            (1.9 ) pts                             (2.2 ) pts                

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The 1.9 and 2.2 percentage point decreases in Water Group operating income as a percentage of sales in the third quarter and first nine months, respectively, of 2008 from 2007 were primarily the result of:
  inflationary increases related to raw materials and labor;
 
  a decline in sales of certain pump, pool and filtration products resulting from the downturn in the North American residential housing markets;
 
  expenses in the second quarter related to the settlement of the Horizon litigation;
 
  restructuring actions taken during the second and third quarters of 2008;
 
  second quarter 2007 sales of municipal pumps related to a large flood control project, which did not recur in 2008; and
 
  higher cost in 2008 as a result of a fair market value inventory step-up and intangible amortization related to the June 2008 GE Transaction.
These decreases were partially offset by:
  selective increases in selling prices to mitigate inflationary cost increases;
 
  savings generated from our PIMS initiatives, including lean and supply management practices;
 
  an increase in sales volume driven by our February 2, 2007 acquisition of Jung Pump, our April 30, 2007 acquisition of Porous Media and the GE Transaction; and
 
  lower comparative cost in 2008 for our Jung and Porous Media businesses due to the absence of a fair market value inventory step-up that was recorded in connection with those acquisitions.
Technical Products
                                                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
    September 27   % of   September 29   % of   September 27   % of   September 29   % of
In thousands   2008   sales   2007   sales   2008   sales   2007   sales
 
Operating income
  $ 47,585       16.0 %   $ 46,237       16.8 %   $ 142,654       16.1 %   $ 114,008       14.5 %
 
Percentage point change
            (0.8 ) pts                             1.6  pts          
The 0.8 percentage point decrease in Technical Products Group operating income as a percentage of sales for the third quarter of 2008 from 2007 was primarily the result of:
  inflationary increases related to raw materials such as carbon steel and labor costs; and
These decreases were partially offset by:
  an increase in sales to electrical markets, which includes selective increases in selling prices to mitigate inflationary cost increases; and
 
  savings realized from the continued success of PIMS initiatives, including lean and supply management activities.
The 1.6 percentage point increase in Technical Products Group operating income as a percentage of sales for the first nine month of 2008 from 2007 was primarily the result of:
  an increase in sales to electrical markets, which includes selective increases in selling prices to mitigate inflationary cost increases;
 
  savings realized from the continued success of PIMS, including lean and supply management activities;
 
  an increase in sales into electronics markets as orders and sales to our telecommunications customers rebounded and we continued to expand into other vertical markets; and
 
  no longer incurring exit costs recognized in 2007 related to a previously announced 2001 French facility closure.
These increases were partially offset by:
  inflationary increases related to raw materials such as carbon steel and labor costs.

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Net interest expense
                                                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
    September 27   September 27                   September 27   September 27        
In thousands   2008   2007   Difference   % change   2008   2007   Difference   % change
 
Net interest expense
  $ 13,735     $ 18,157     $ (4,422 )     (24.4 %)   $ 45,685     $ 51,351     $ (5,666 )     (11.0 %)
 
The 24.4 and 11.0 percentage point decreases in interest expense in the third quarter and first nine months, respectively, of 2008 from 2007 were primarily the result of:
  a decrease in outstanding debt; and
 
  favorable impact of lower interest rates.
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
On July 8, 2008, we commenced a cash tender offer for all of our outstanding $250 million aggregate principal 7.85% Senior Notes due 2009 (the” Notes”). Upon expiration of the tender offer on August 4, 2008, we purchased $116.1 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes. As a result of this transaction, we recognized a loss of $4.6 million on early extinguishment of debt. The loss included the write off of $0.1 million in unamortized deferred financing fees and $0.6 million in previously unrecognized swap gains, and cash paid of $5.1 million related to the tender premium and other costs associated with the purchase.
Provision for income taxes from continuing operations
                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
    September 27   September 29   September 27   September 29
In thousands   2008   2007   2008   2007
 
Income before income taxes
  $ 64,635     $ 74,148     $ 332,390     $ 234,320  
Provision for income taxes
    21,146       14,869       97,522       71,419  
Effective tax rate
    32.7 %     20.1 %     29.3 %     30.5 %
The 12.6 percentage point increase in the effective tax rate in the third quarter of 2008 from 2007 was primarily the result of:
  a favorable adjustment that lowered the effective tax rate in the third quarter of 2007 related to the measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities to account for changes to German tax law enacted on August 17, 2007.
This increase was partially offset by:
  higher earnings in lower-tax rate jurisdictions during 2008.
The 1.2 percentage point decrease in the effective tax rate in the first nine months of 2008 from 2007 was primarily the result of:
  higher earnings in lower-tax rate jurisdictions during 2008; and
 
  a portion of the gain on the GE Transaction is taxed at a rate of 0%.
These increases were partially offset by:
  a favorable adjustment in the third quarter of 2007 related to the measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities to account for changes to German tax law enacted on August 17, 2007.
We estimate our effective income tax rate for the remaining quarter of 2008 will be between 32% and 33% resulting in a full year effective income tax rate of between 30.0% and 31.0%.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Cash requirements for working capital, capital expenditures, equity investments, acquisitions, debt repayments, share repurchases and dividend payments have historically been primarily funded from cash generated from operations and availability under existing committed revolving credit facilities as well as in certain instances, public and private debt and equity offerings. We do not anticipate a need for new debt or equity issuances over the foreseeable future.

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We experience seasonal cash flows primarily due to seasonal demand in a number of markets within our Water Group. End-user demand for pool equipment normally follows warm weather trends and is at seasonal highs from April to August. The magnitude of the sales spike is partially mitigated by employing some advance sales “early buy” programs (generally including extended payment terms and/or additional discounts). Demand for residential and agricultural water systems is also impacted by weather patterns, particularly by heavy flooding and droughts.
The following table presents selected working capital measurements calculated from our monthly operating results based on a 13-month moving average:
                         
    September 27   December 31   September 29
Days   2008   2007   2007
 
Days of sales in accounts receivable
    56       53       54  
Days inventory on hand
    78       75       76  
Days in accounts payable
    57       54       54  
Operating activities
Cash provided by operating activities was $137.2 million in the first nine months of 2008 compared with cash provided by operating activities of $229.3 million in the prior year comparable period. The decrease in cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to an increase in cash used for working capital in the first nine months of 2008 and a decrease in Net Income excluding the Gain on sale of interest in subsidiaries versus the same period of last year. In the future, we expect our working capital ratios to improve as we are able to capitalize on our PIMS initiatives.
Investing activities
Capital expenditures in the first nine months of 2008 were $40.1 million compared with $45.2 million in the prior year period. We currently anticipate capital expenditures for fiscal 2008 will be approximately $60 million to $70 million, primarily for capacity expansions in our low cost country manufacturing facilities, new product development, and replacement equipment.
Cash proceeds from the sale of property and equipment of $4.3 million in 2008 was primarily related to the sale of a facility in our Water Group.
In connection with the GE Transaction, we paid cash of $1.6 million to acquire additional assets and to fund restructuring initiatives in our Pentair Residential Filtration businesses.
On February 29, 2008, we sold our NPT business to Pool Corporation in a cash transaction for approximately $30.0 million subject to certain price adjustments. The results of NPT have been reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented. The assets and liabilities of NPT have been reclassified as discontinued operations for all periods presented.
Financing activities
Net cash used for financing activities was $102.5 million in the first nine months of 2008 compared with $300.2 million provided by financing activities in the prior year period. The reduction primarily relates to the funds borrowed in 2007 for the Porous Media and Jung Pump acquisitions. Financing activities included draw downs and repayments on our revolving credit facilities to fund our operations in the normal course of business, payments of dividends, cash used to repurchase Company stock, cash received from stock option exercises, and tax benefits related to stock-based compensation.
We have a multi-currency Credit Facility. The Credit Facility creates an unsecured, committed revolving credit facility of up to $800 million, with multi-currency sub facilities to support investments outside the U.S. The Credit Facility expires on June 4, 2012. Borrowings under the Credit Facility will bear interest at the rate of LIBOR plus 0.50%. Interest rates and fees on the Credit Facility vary based on our credit ratings. We believe that internally generated funds and funds available under our Credit Facility will be sufficient to support our normal operations, dividend payments, stock repurchases and debt maturities over the life of the Credit Facility. We have not experienced any disruption in our financing activities currently nor do we anticipate any such disruptions resulting from the turbulence in the credit markets.
We are authorized to sell short-term commercial paper notes to the extent availability exists under the Credit Facility. We use the Credit Facility as back-up liquidity to support 100% of commercial paper outstanding. As of September 27, 2008, we had $25.4 million of commercial paper outstanding that matures within 34 days. All of the commercial paper was classified as long-term as we have the intent and the ability to refinance such obligations on a long-term basis under the Credit Facility.
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In addition to the Credit Facility, we have $25.0 million of uncommitted credit facilities, under which we had no borrowings as of September 27, 2008.
On July 8, 2008, we commenced a cash tender offer for all of our outstanding $250 million aggregate principal of Notes. Upon expiration of the tender offer on August 4, 2008, we purchased $116.1 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes. As a result of this transaction, we recognized a loss of $4.6 million on early extinguishment of debt. The loss included the write off of $0.1 million in unamortized deferred financing fees and $0.6 million in previously unrecognized swap gains, and cash paid of $5.1 million related to the tender premium and other costs associated with the purchase.
We were in compliance with all debt covenants as of September 27, 2008.
Our current credit ratings are as follows:
         
Rating Agency   Long-Term Debt Rating   Current Rating Outlook
Standard & Poor’s
  BBB   Negative
Moody’s
  Baa3   Stable
In March 2007, Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services revised its current rating outlook on us from stable to negative. At the same time, Standard & Poor’s affirmed its long-term debt rating of ‘BBB’. Standard & Poor’s stated that the outlook revision reflects the additional leverage and stress on credit metrics that will result from the acquisition of Porous Media, which had been announced at the time. The negative outlook indicates the rating could be lowered if financial policies become more aggressive or if operating results are weaker than expected.
As of September 27, 2008, our capital structure consisted of $1,039.1 million in total indebtedness and $2,056.0 million in shareholders’ equity. The ratio of debt-to-total capital at September 27, 2008 was 33.6 percent, compared with 35.7 percent at December 31, 2007 and 37.8 percent at September 29, 2007. Our targeted debt-to-total capital ratio is approximately 40 percent. We will exceed this target ratio from time to time as needed for operational purposes and/or acquisitions.
Dividends paid in the first nine months of 2008 were $50.5 million, or $0.51 per common share, compared with $45.0 million, or $0.45 per common share, in the prior year period. We have increased dividends every year for the last 32 years and expect to continue paying dividends on a quarterly basis.
In December 2007, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of shares of our common stock during 2008 up to a maximum dollar limit of $50 million. As of September 27, 2008, we had repurchased an additional 1,094,059 shares for $38.1 million pursuant to this plan and, accordingly, we have the authority to repurchase additional shares up to a maximum dollar limit of $11.9 million for the remainder of 2008.
The total gross liability for uncertain tax positions under FASB Interpretation No. 48 at September 27, 2008 is approximately $25.4 million. We are not able to reasonably estimate the amount by which the estimate will increase or decrease over time; however, at this time, we do not expect a significant payment related to these obligations within the next twelve months.
There have been no material changes with respect to the contractual obligations, other than noted above, or off-balance sheet arrangements described in our 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
See Note 2 (New Accounting Standards) of ITEM 1.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
In our 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K, we identified the critical accounting policies which affect our more significant estimates and assumptions used in preparing our consolidated financial statements. We have not changed these policies from those previously disclosed in our Annual Report.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
There have been no material changes in our market risk during the quarter ended September 27, 2008. For additional information, refer to Item 7A of our 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a)   Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
    We maintain a system of disclosure controls and procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance as to the reliability of our published financial statements and other disclosures included in this report. Our management evaluated, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the quarter ended September 27, 2008 pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). Based upon their evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the quarter ended September 27, 2008 to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

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(b)   Changes in Internal Controls
 
    There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 27, 2008 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Pentair, Inc.:
Minneapolis, MN
We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets of Pentair, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Corporation”) as of September 27, 2008 and September 29, 2007, and the related condensed consolidated statements of income for the three month and nine month periods ended September 27, 2008 and September 29, 2007, and of cash flows for the nine-month periods ended September 27, 2008 and September 29, 2007. These interim condensed consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Corporation’s management.
We conducted our reviews in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to such condensed consolidated interim financial statements for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of Pentair, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2007, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for the year then ended prior to the reclassification for the discontinued operations described in Note 7 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements (not presented herein). Our report dated February 25, 2008, expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements and included an explanatory paragraph relating to the Corporation’s changes in its method of accounting for uncertain tax positions in 2007. We also audited the adjustments described in Note 7 that were applied to reclassify the December 31, 2007 consolidated balance sheet of Pentair, Inc. and subsidiaries (not presented herein) for discontinued operations. In our opinion, such adjustments are appropriate and have been properly applied to the previously issued consolidated balance sheet in deriving the accompanying retrospectively adjusted condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2007.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Minneapolis, MN
October 21, 2008

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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings
Environmental and Litigation
There have been no further material developments from the disclosures contained in our 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Horizon Litigation
The Horizon litigation against our subsidiary Essef Corporation and certain of its subsidiaries by Celebrity Cruise Lines, Inc. (“Celebrity”) was settled by payment of $35 million to Celebrity in August 2008, a portion of which was covered by insurance. As a result of the settlement, we recorded a charge of $20.4 million in the second quarter of 2008 which is shown on the line Legal settlement in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
ITEM 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in ITEM 1A. of our 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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ITEM 2.   UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

The following table provides information with respect to purchases we made of our common stock during the third quarter of 2008:
                                 
    (a)   (b)   (c)   (d)
            Total Number of Shares   Dollar Value of Shares
    Total Number       Purchased as Part of   that May Yet Be
    Shares of   Average Price   Publicly Announced Plans   Purchased Under the
Period
  Purchased   Paid per Share   or Programs   Plans or Programs
 
June 29 - July 26, 2008
    138,753     $ 33.87       138,385     $ 22,904,343  
July 27 - August 23, 2008
    168,526     $ 36.10       139,198     $ 17,904,781  
August 24 - September 27, 2008
    182,156     $ 37.05       162,358     $ 11,907,695  
 
Total
    489,435               439,941          
 
(a)   The purchases in this column include shares repurchased as part of our publicly announced programs and, in addition, 368 shares for the period June 29 — July 26, 2008; 29,328 shares for the period July 27 — August 23, 2008; and 19,798 shares for the period August 24 - September 27, 2008 deemed surrendered to us by participants in our Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan and the Outside Directors Nonqualified Stock Option Plan (the “Plans”) to satisfy the exercise price or withholding of tax obligations related to the exercise of stock options and non-vested shares.
 
(b)   The average price paid in this column includes shares repurchased as part of our publicly announced programs and shares deemed surrendered to us by participants in the Plans to satisfy the exercise price or withholding of tax obligations related to the exercise price of stock options and non-vested shares.
 
(c)   The number of shares in this column represents the number of shares repurchased as part of a publicly announced program to repurchase up to $50 million of our common stock.
 
(d)   In December 2007, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of shares of our common stock during 2008 up to a maximum dollar limit of $50 million. As of September 27, 2008, we had purchased 1,094,059 shares for $38.1 million pursuant to this authorization during 2008. This authorization expires on December 31, 2008.

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ITEM 6. Exhibits
             
(a)   Exhibits    
 
           
 
    10.1     Amendment to Pentair, Inc. 2008 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan.
 
           
 
    15     Letter Regarding Unaudited Interim Financial Information.
 
           
 
    31.1     Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
           
 
    31.2     Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
           
 
    32.1     Certification of Chief Executive Officer, Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
           
 
    32.2     Certification of Chief Financial Officer, Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on October 21, 2008.
         
  PENTAIR, INC.
Registrant
 
 
  By   /s/ John L. Stauch    
    John L. Stauch   
    Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer   
 
     
  By   /s/ Mark C. Borin    
    Mark C. Borin   
    Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer   

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Exhibit Index to Form 10-Q for the Period Ended September 27, 2008
     
10.1
  Amendment to Pentair, Inc. 2008 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan.
 
   
15
  Letter Regarding Unaudited Interim Financial Information.
 
   
31.1
  Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
31.2
  Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
32.1
  Certification of Chief Executive Officer, Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
32.2
  Certification of Chief Financial Officer, Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.