United Stationers Inc. reported net income of $20.878 million for the quarter and $47.87 million for the first six months of 2005 under GAAP. However, when excluding a $1.4 million settlement charge, adjusted net income was $22.278 million for the quarter and $49.332 million for the first six months, increases of 5.9% and 11.1% respectively from the same periods in 2004. Diluted earnings per share were also higher when excluding the settlement charge, rising 6.5% for the quarter and 12.3% for the first six months compared to 2004 levels.