Pentair plc announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2018. For the quarter, the company announced net sales of $740.5 million compared to $720.8 million a year ago. Operating income was $113.0 million compared to $84.4 million a year ago. Net income was $92.9 million compared to $189.6 million a year ago. Basic earnings per ordinary share was $0.54 compared to $1.05 a year ago. Diluted earnings per ordinary share was $0.53 compared to $1.04 a year ago. For the year, the company announced net sales of $2,965.1 million compared to $2,845.7 million a year ago. Operating income was $436.7 million compared to $378.3 million a year ago. Net income was $347.4 million compared to $666.5 million a year ago. Basic earnings per ordinary share was $1.98 compared to $3.67 a year ago. Diluted earnings per ordinary share was $1.96 compared to $3.63 a year ago.