Air Products & Chemicals Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2012. For the quarter, sales was $2,562.4 million against $2,321.5 million a year ago. Operating income was $372.4 million against $353.8 million a year ago.

Income from continuing operations before taxes was $378.0 million against $361.5 million a year ago. Income from continuing operations was $285.8 million or $1.30 per diluted share against $234.1 million or $1.06 per diluted share a year ago. Net income attributable to the company was $278.3 million or $1.31 per diluted share against $248.1 million or $1.16 per diluted share a year ago.

Cash provided by operating activities was $278.4 million against $424.3 million a year ago. Additions to plant and equipment was $357.0 million against $342.3 million a year ago. Capital expenditures on non-GAAP basis was $428.4 million against $398.0 million a year ago.