2Q_Adjusted_EPS

United Stationers Inc. provided financial data for the second quarter and first half of 2008 compared to the same periods in 2007. They reported adjusted operating income and earnings per share that excluded certain one-time items to provide a better comparison of ongoing operating results. For the second quarter, adjusted operating income was $45.2 million (3.61% of sales) in 2008 compared to $47.1 million (4.13% of sales) in 2007. For the first half, adjusted operating income was $89.6 million (3.58% of sales) in 2008 versus $99.4 million (4.26% of sales) in the prior year.