Feb 26, 2013. /Lesprom Network/. Mohawk Industries, Inc. announced 4Q 2012 net earnings of $66 million and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.95. Excluding restructuring charges, net earnings were $70 million and EPS was $1.01, a 40% increase over last year's 4Q adjusted EPS, as the company said in a press release received by Lesprom Network. Net sales for the 4Q 2012 were $1.44 billion, an increase of 4% versus the prior year's 4Q and an increase of 5% on a constant exchange rate basis. For the year ended December 31, 2012, net sales were $5.79 billion, an increase of 3% versus the prior year and 4% on a constant exchange rate basis. Net earnings and EPS for the year were $250 million and $3.61, respectively. Excluding restructuring charges, net earnings were $262 million and EPS was $3.78, an increase of 29% over adjusted EPS in 2011. For the year ended December 31, 2011, net sales were $5.64 billion, net earnings were $174 million and EPS was $2.52. Excluding unusual items, adjusted 2011 net earnings and adjusted EPS were $202 million and $2.92, respectively. Commenting on Mohawk Industries' 4Q performance, Jeffrey S. Lorberbaum, Chairman and CEO, stated, "Price increases, productivity improvements, mix and lower interest all contributed to solid results for the period. During the quarter, we generated adjusted EBITDA of $165 million and cash flow from operations of $289 million and for the year adjusted EBITDA of $677 million and cash flow from operations of $588 million. In the U.S., we improved our mix as our higher value products gained greater traction with consumers. Our recent expansion into new international markets has generated additional growth in Mexico, Russia and Australia. In 2012, we kept SG&A dollars in line with 2011, while investing in innovative marketing and products. We are continuing to strategically invest in growing our core businesses and since October, we have announced the agreement to acquire three businesses – Pergo, Marazzi and Spano. All of these transactions in combination with our existing businesses will position Mohawk for significant growth in the future. In January, we successfully issued $600 million of ten year bonds at a coupon rate of 3.85% and plan to use the proceeds to finance a portion of our Marazzi acquisition." Mohawk is a leading supplier of flooring for both residential and commercial applications. Mohawk provides a complete selection for all markets of carpet, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone, vinyl and rugs.