ROANOKE TIMES 
                      Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times

DATE: Tuesday, January 30, 1996              TAG: 9601300079
SECTION: BUSINESS                 PAGE: B-5  EDITION: METRO 

REPORTED EARNINGS

Cooper Industries Inc.

4th qtr. ended 12-31 1995 1994

Revenues $1.29 billion $1.24 billion

Net income $73.2 million $85.5 million

Share earnings $.68 $.63

Year ended 12-31

Revenues $4.9 billion $4.6 billion

Net Income $94.0 million ($19.9 million)

Share earnings $.84 ($.64)

Cooper Industries Inc., Houston parent of Crouse-Hinds electrical products in Roanoke, also makes tools, hardware and automotive products.

*Figures in parentheses indicate a loss.

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