| Segment Information |
6. SEGMENT INFORMATION
The following table sets forth our net sales and operating results by segment, in thousands:
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Three Months Ended March 31,
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2019
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2018
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2019
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2018
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Net Sales
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Operating Profit (b)
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Our operations by segment were (a):
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Installation
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$
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449,383
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$
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329,394
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$
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51,299
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$
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29,330
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Distribution
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204,464
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187,766
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20,597
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17,902
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Intercompany eliminations
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(34,517)
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(25,716)
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(5,674)
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(4,446)
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Total
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$
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619,330
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$
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491,444
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66,222
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42,786
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General corporate expense, net (c)
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(9,604)
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(8,893)
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Operating profit, as reported
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56,618
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33,893
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Other expense, net
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(9,269)
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(2,290)
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Income before income taxes
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$
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47,349
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$
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31,603
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(a)
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All of our operations are located in the U.S.
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(b)
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Segment operating profit includes an allocation of general corporate expenses attributable to the operating segments which is based on direct benefit or usage (such as salaries of corporate employees who directly support the segment).
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(c)
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General corporate expense, net includes expenses not specifically attributable to our segments for functions such as corporate human resources, finance, and legal, including salaries, benefits, and other related costs.
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