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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Honeywell International Inc. on Wednesday said its profit rose 26.3 percent in the third quarter, led by its aerospace and automation and control solutions divisions.
The high-tech manufacturer, whose products range from jet engines to Prestone antifreeze, posted net income of $470 million, or 55 cents a share, in the three months ended Sept. 30, up from the $372 million, or 43 cents a share, in the same 2004 period. Sales rose 7.8 percent to $6.9 billion.
The results include charges of $76 million, or 9 cents a share, for non-operating charges such as litigation and an adjustment of $13 million, or 2 cents a share, for businesses sold in earlier periods.
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