COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Comprehensive Income [Abstract]

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

13.       COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME

Total comprehensive (loss) income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:

		(In thousands)
		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		September 30,				September 30,
	2011		2010		2011		2010
Net earnings	$	34,360	$	27,784	$	90,672	$	70,017
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net		(44,577)		27,300		(19,367)		22,061
Defined benefit pension and post retirement plans		1,488		300		2,510		1,562
Total comprehensive (loss) income	$	(8,729)	$	55,384	$	73,815	$	93,640

The equity adjustment from foreign currency translation represents the effect of translating the assets and liabilities of the Corporation's non-U.S. entities. This amount is impacted year-over-year by foreign currency fluctuations and by the acquisitions of foreign entities.