1、2008 Annual Reportalways2 Financial Highlights3 Letter to Shareholders6 Operating Review 16 Sustainability Report24 Financial Table of Contents 25 Reports on Financial Statements26 Reports on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting27 Consolidated Financial Statements31 Notes to Consolidated Financ
2、ial Statements44 Managements Discussion&Analysis55 Quarterly Data55 Ten-Year Consolidated Financial Summary56 Directors and Officers57 Shareholder InformationAbout the cover:Eatons power management solutions answer the growing needs of diverse customers and markets from helping building owners reduc
3、e energy costs,to powering aircraft and other vehicles more eco-efficiently,to providing uninterruptible power systems for hospitals,data centers and other critical applications.eaton corporation 2008 Annual Report1Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company with 2008 sales of$15.4 b
4、illion.Eaton is a global technology leader in electrical components and systems for power quality,distribution and control;hydraulics components,systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment;aerospace fuel,hydraulics and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use;and truck and auto
5、motive drivetrain and powertrain systems for performance,fuel economy and safety.Eaton has approximately 75,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries.For more information,visit .Eaton Corporation is always on,delivering the innovative solutions and technologies our cus
6、tomers need to manage power,conserve resources and work more produc-tively,safely and sustainably.Our integrated,diversified business strategy enabled us to outperform our industry segments once again in 2008,as we continued to expand our presence in growing markets across the globe.eaton corporatio