goodrich 4Q2008ER

Goodrich Corporation reported a 31% increase in net income per share and 2% increase in sales for the fourth quarter of 2008. For the full year, sales increased 10% while net income per share increased 37%. Goodrich also adjusted its 2009 outlook to reflect higher expected pension expenses and economic uncertainty, lowering expected sales to $7.1-7.2 billion and net income per share to $4.50-$4.90. The company expects commercial aerospace sales to continue growing in 2009 while other sectors may decline due to the economy.