• A.O. Smith’s third-quarter 2026 net earnings fell to $126.3 million, while net sales declined to $940.5 million.
• Rest of World net sales dropped 7% to $192.8 million, reflecting continued weakness in China’s consumer appliance market.
• CPE will acquire an 81% interest in the China business, with A.O. Smith retaining a 19% stake.

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