WILMERDING, Pa., July 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) today reported record results for the 2013 second quarter, including the following:

• Second quarter sales were a record $638 million, 5 percent higher than the year-ago quarter, due to strong growth in the Transit Group.
• Income from operations was a record $113 million, or 17.6 percent of sales, compared to 16.5 percent in the year-ago quarter.
• Earnings per diluted share were a record 77 cents, which was 15 percent higher than the year-ago quarter.
• At June 30, 2013, the company had cash of $215 million and debt of $397 million.
• During the quarter, Standard & Poor's and Moody's raised their credit ratings on Wabtec to "BBB-" and "Baa3", respectively, both of which constitute investment grade status.

Based on Wabtec's second quarter results and outlook for the rest of the year, the company increased its 2013 guidance for earnings per diluted share to $2.98-$3.03, with revenues expected to be up about 8 percent for the year.

Albert J. Neupaver, Wabtec's chairman and chief executive officer, said: "Through solid execution of our growth strategies and internal initiatives, we continue to outperform the global economy, which is still experiencing a slow recovery. In this environment, we will maintain our focus on these efforts, and expect to continue to benefit from our diverse business model and global investment in our key markets. As always, the Wabtec Performance System will provide the framework for driving our growth strategies and our programs to increase productivity and reduce costs."

Wabtec Corporation (www.wabtec.com) is a global provider of value-added, technology-based products and services for rail and other industrial markets.

This release contains forward-looking statements, such as statements regarding the company's expectations about future earnings. Actual results could differ materially from the results suggested in any forward-looking statement. Factors that could cause or contribute to these material differences include, but are not limited to, an economic slowdown in the markets we serve; a decrease in freight or passenger rail traffic; an increase in manufacturing costs; and other factors contained in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company assumes no obligation to update these statements or advise of changes in the assumptions on which they are based.

The company will conduct a conference call with analysts and investors at 10 a.m., eastern time, today. To listen to the call via webcast, please go to www.wabtec.com and click on the "Webcasts" tab in the "Investor Relations" section.

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