Eaton Reports Fourth Quarter Net Income Of $0.46 Per Share

Eaton Corporation plc (Eaton or Company), formerly known as Eaton Corporation Limited, was incorporated under the laws of Ireland on May 10, 2012, and became the successor registrant to Eaton Corporation on November 30, 2012, in connection with the consummation of Eaton's acquisition of Cooper Industries plc (Cooper). Eaton Corporation shares were cancelled and exchanged for Eaton Corporation plc shares on a one-for-one basis. On December 3, 2012, Eaton Corporation plc began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the same symbol used by Eaton Corporation (“ETN”) prior to November 30, 2012. See Note 1 for additional information about the acquisition of Cooper.

This earnings release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures. These financial measures include operating earnings, operating earnings per common share, and operating profit before acquisition integration charges and transaction costs, each of which excludes amounts that differ from the most directly comparable measure calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). A reconciliation of each of these financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is included in this earnings release. Management believes that these financial measures are useful to investors because they exclude transactions of an unusual nature, allowing investors to more easily compare Eaton's financial performance period to period. Management uses this information in monitoring and evaluating the on-going performance of Eaton and each business segment.

Note 1. ACQUISITIONS AND SALE OF BUSINESSES

On November 30, 2012, Eaton Corporation acquired Cooper for a purchase price of $13,192. The total purchase price is comprised of cash totaling $6,543 and Eaton share consideration valued at $6,649. Cooper is a diversified global manufacturer of electrical products and systems, with brands including Bussmann electrical and electronic fuses; Crouse-Hinds and CEAG explosion-proof electrical equipment; Halo and Metalux lighting fixtures; and Kyle and McGraw-Edison power systems products. Cooper had annual sales of $5,409 million for 2011. Eaton's Consolidated Financial Statements include Cooper's results of operations from November 30, 2012 through December 31, 2012. For segment reporting purposes, Cooper has been identified as a segment at December 31, 2012.

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