EXHIBIT 99.1

SALES TRENDS

Sales comparisons are presented to help investors understand the general tone of
Cooper's business. These include the impacts of acquisitions, divestitures,
currency movements, etc. and are not necessarily indicative of business trends.

Specific questions regarding sales trends should be directed to Richard
Bajenski, Vice President, Investor Relations, bajenski@cooperindustries.com,
(713) 209-8610.

Sales for the three months ended on the date shown, compared to the same period
in the prior year:



                                  05/31/01      06/30/01     07/31/01      08/31/01     09/30/01      10/31/01
                                  --------      --------     --------      --------     --------      --------
                                                                                    
Cooper Industries                  (0-5)%         (8)%        (5-10)%      (10-12)%       (8)%        (8-10)%

Electrical Products                (0-5)%         (8)%        (5-10)%      (10-12)%       (9)%        (8-10)%

Tools & Hardware                   (0-5)%         (7)%        (5-10)%       (6-8)%        (6)%        (8-10)%



OBSERVATIONS ON RECENT SALES TRENDS, FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 31,
2001.

COOPER INDUSTRIES
Sales for the three months ended October 31, 2001, declined 8%-10%, compared
with last year.
     o   Currency translation continues to have a modest negative impact.
ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS
Sales for the three months ended October 31, 2001, eclined 8%-10%, compared
with last year.
     o   Demand for hazardous duty electrical construction materials showed
         continued improvement as increased capital spending in the energy and
         petrochemical sectors spurred project activity.
     o   Continued softness in domestic industrial and commercial markets led to
         lower demand for lighting fixtures and wiring devices.
     o   Sales of electrical and electronic fuses, other circuit protection
         products and enclosures were considerably weakened by lower end-user
         demand and distributor inventory reductions.
     o   Continued uncertainty in the power delivery marketplace has hampered
         utilities' investments in distribution system products. Demand for
         distribution transformers and power management products remains weak.
     o   UK and European demand for lighting fixtures and security products
         showed improvement after recent weakness.
     o   Competitive pressures continue to impact pricing in many markets.
     o   Currency translation effects, though negative, have moderated.

TOOLS AND HARDWARE
Sales for the three months ended October 31, 2001, declined 8%-10%, compared
with last year.
     o   Assembly equipment shipments, particularly from European operations,
         continue at good levels.
     o   Slowing industrial and electronic assembly activity in North America
         has led to reduced demand for hand and power tools.
     o   Currency translation effects have been modestly negative.

Note: Includes impacts of acquisitions and divestitures.