Silgan Holdings Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2012. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of $858.8 million compared to $835.9 million for the same period a year ago. Income from operations was $58.7 million compared to $70.0 million for the same period a year ago. Income before income taxes was $43.3 million compared to $53.7 million for the same period a year ago. Net income was $29.4 million or $0.42 per basic and diluted share compared to $37.1 million or $0.53 per basic and diluted share for the same period a year ago. Adjusted net income per diluted share was $0.47 compared to $0.56 for the same period a year ago.

For the full year, the company reported net sales of $3,588.3 million compared to $3,509.2 million for the same period a year ago. Income from operations was $325.5 million compared to $354.1 million for the same period a year ago. Income before income taxes was $223.8 million compared to $290.1 million for the same period a year ago. Net income was $151.3 million or $2.17 per diluted share compared to $193.2 million or $2.75 per diluted share for the same period a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was $351.7 million or $5.03 per diluted share compared to $359.6 million or $5.11 per diluted share for the same period a year ago. Capital expenditures were $119.2 million compared to $173.0 million for the same period a year ago. Adjusted net income per diluted share was $2.70 compared to $2.63 for the same period a year ago. Free cash flow was $303.7 million or $4.35 per diluted share compared to $152.9 million or $2.17 per diluted share for the same period a year ago.