Oppenheimer Cuts Price Target on Ametek (AME) Following an In-Line 4Q EPS

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AMETEK Announces Two Acquisitions

February 5, 2016 6:46 AM EST

BERWYN, Pa., Feb. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) today announced that it has completed two acquisitions: Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, the world's leading manufacturer of viscometers and rheometers, and ESP/SurgeX, a leader in energy intelligence and power protection solutions.

"Brookfield Engineering and ESP/SurgeX are excellent acquisitions and strong additions to our Electronic Instruments Group. These businesses will allow us to expand our presence in laboratory instrumentation and power protection, two attractive growth platforms," comments Frank S. Hermance, AMETEK Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

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AMETEK Announces Fourth Quarter 2015 Results

February 5, 2016 6:45 AM EST

BERWYN, Pa., Feb. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) today announced its financial results for the three month and full year periods ended December 31, 2015.

AMETEK reported fourth quarter 2015 sales of $988.0 million, down 4% from last year's fourth quarter.  Excluding realignment costs of $20.7 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, fourth quarter 2015 operating income was down 1% to $229.5 million, operating margins were up 50 basis points to 23.2%, and diluted earnings per share of $0.63 were unchanged from the fourth quarter 2014 adjusted levels.  Fourth quarter 2014 adjusted results excluded $5.2 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, of Zygo integration... More

Thomas M. Montgomery Elected Senior Vice President and Comptroller

February 4, 2016 9:03 AM EST

BERWYN, Pa., Feb. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) today announced that the Board of Directors has elected Thomas M. Montgomery as Senior Vice President and Comptroller, effective May 15, 2016.  Mr. Montgomery currently serves as Vice President, Planning & Analysis. 

"I am pleased to announce Tom's well deserved promotion to Senior Vice President and Comptroller. Tom has made significant contributions across... More

AMETEK Declares Quarterly Dividend of Nine Cents Per Share

February 4, 2016 9:01 AM EST

BERWYN, Pa., Feb. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) declared a regular quarterly dividend of nine cents per share for the first quarter ending March 31, 2016.

The first quarter dividend is payable March 31, 2016 to shareholders of... More