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Carlisle Companies Reports Second Quarter Earnings

    CHARLOTTE, N.C.--July 15, 2002--Carlisle Companies Incorporated reported second quarter earnings of $24.7 million, or $.81 per share (diluted) on sales of $552 million.
    Earnings were up 49% over second quarter 2001 earnings of $16.6 million or $.54 per share (diluted) on a 13% increase in sales. A substantial portion of the increase in sales was attributable to the acquisition of Dayco Industrial Power Transmission in August 2001, and significant sales growth at Carlisle Tire & Wheel Company.
    For the six month period ended June 30, 2002, sales of $1.0 billion were 6% above sales of $954 million realized in the first six months of 2001, primarily because of the acquisition of Dayco Industrial Power Transmission. Earnings in the first half of 2002 of $37.6 million, or $1.23 per share (diluted) exceeded earnings of $6.4 million or $.21 per share (diluted) in the first half of 2001. The first half 2001 net earnings included a $20.9 million after tax restructuring charge. After factoring out the effect of the restructuring charge, net earnings were $27.3 million or $0.90 per share (diluted) in the first six months 2001.
    In accordance with SFAS 142, goodwill is no longer amortized. This change had a positive impact of $2.1 million, or $0.07 per share in the second quarter 2002, and $4.3 million, or $0.14 per share in the first half of 2002, compared to the corresponding periods a year ago.
    Richmond McKinnish, Carlisle's President and CEO said, "The positive results achieved in the second quarter are proof that the aggressive cost-cutting and restructuring programs implemented over the last twelve to eighteen months will enable Carlisle to quickly profit from improved customer demand. We are confident that our commitment to be the low cost producer, differentiate our service and expand our product offerings will continue to achieve positive results. Assuming the economy continues to expand, we remain comfortable with our full year earnings guidance of $2.25 to $2.35 per share."

    Segment Highlights

    Industrial Components sales of $183 million increased 62% over second quarter 2001 as the result of the acquisition of Dayco Industrial Power Transmission, renamed Carlisle Power Transmission, in August 2001, and higher sales of lawn and garden products, ATV tires, and trailer tires and wheels by Carlisle Tire & Wheel Company. Second quarter operating earnings of $20.0 million were significantly higher than the $6.8 million realized in the second quarter 2001. Although the acquisition of Carlisle Power Transmission was accretive, Carlisle Tire & Wheel Company had a very strong second quarter due to increased production levels, aggressive cost reduction efforts and improved sales volume.
    Construction Materials sales of $133 million in the second quarter were slightly above the 2001 second quarter sales of $130 million on increased volume of thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) roofing membrane, FleeceBACK(TM) membrane, residential roofing tiles, and international sales. Operating earnings of $17.5 million were flat with the second quarter 2001.
    Automotive Components operating earnings of $4.7 million were 10% above the $4.3 million realized in the second quarter 2002 on 6% lower sales. The improved operating margins were attributable to a significant restructuring effort and other cost reduction measures initiated at Carlisle Engineered Products.
    Sales at Transportation Products of $36 million showed a slight improvement to the second quarter 2001. Operating earnings of $2.4 million in the second quarter were 85% above the $1.3 million realized in the second quarter 2001, as a result of cost reduction programs, increased production, and a favorable product mix.
    Sales in the Specialty Products segment of $29 million were 11% below the $33 million realized in the second quarter 2001. As experienced in the first quarter 2002, the markets served by Carlisle Motion Control and Carlisle Industrial Brake & Friction remained soft throughout the second quarter. Class 8 tractor and trailer production remained low, and demand for off-highway brake products in the heavy construction and haulage markets was below 2001 levels. Second quarter operating earnings of $.8 million were 68% below the second quarter 2001 operating earnings of $2.5 million.
    General Industry sales of $104 million in the second quarter 2002 were 4% below the second quarter 2001 of $108 million, and operating earnings of $1.8 million compared to $5.5 million in the second quarter 2001. Carlisle FoodService sales were 22% above the second quarter 2001. This improvement was offset, however, by a 20% reduction in sales at Tensolite, caused by continued weakness in the telecommunications and commercial airline markets, and by a 15% decrease at Carlisle Systems and Equipment. The $3.7 million decline in operating profits in this segment in the second quarter 2002 was caused primarily by the closing of Tensolite's Andover, MA plant.

    Cash Flows

    Cash flow from operations in the second quarter was $79 million, compared to $37 million in the second quarter 2001. For the six months ended June 30, 2002, cash generated from operations of $73 million was 30% above $56 million generated in the first half of 2001. This increase was primarily the result of higher earnings and improved working capital management. Inventory levels continue to be closely monitored with total inventories down $29.7 million (excluding acquisitions) from the second quarter 2001. Capital expenditures of $8.0 million in the second quarter were below $15.9 million in the second quarter 2001, as current year spending continues below 2001 levels.

    Backlog

    The June 30, 2002 backlog of $282 million is slightly lower than the June 30, 2001 backlog of $287 million due to reduced backlog at Tensolite and Carlisle Systems & Equipment. During the second quarter 2002, backlog increased 4% from the first quarter 2002 due to improved positions in the Construction Materials and Industrial Components segments.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made based on known events and circumstances at the time of publication, and as such, are subject in the future to unforeseen risks and uncertainties. We refer you to our most recent Form 10-Q filed in May, 2002, and in particular the discussion beginning on page 10 under the caption "Forward-Looking Statements," for important facts that may cause results to differ materially from the company's expectations. In accordance with the adoption of the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, preliminary evaluations indicate there may be an impairment of goodwill, therefore, any earnings per share guidance is exclusive of a goodwill impairment charge. The company undertakes no duty to update forward-looking statements.
    Carlisle is a diversified global manufacturing company serving the transportation, construction, commercial roofing, automotive, pharmaceutical, foodservice, data transmission, and specialty tire and wheel industries.




CARLISLE COMPANIES INCORPORATED
June 30, 2002

FINANCIAL RESULTS
(In millions, except per share data)

Second Quarter           2002     2001   % Change
                         ----     ----   --------
Sales                   $552.3  $490.4       13%
Net Earnings              24.7    16.6       49%
Basic E.P.S.             $0.81   $0.55       47%
Diluted E.P.S.           $0.81   $0.54       50%


Six Months               2002     2001   % Change
                         ----     ----   --------
Sales                 $1,007.4  $953.6        6%
Net Earnings              37.6     6.4      487%
Basic E.P.S.             $1.24   $0.21      485%
Diluted E.P.S.           $1.23   $0.21      487%



2002 SEGMENT FINANCIAL DATA
(In millions)

JUNE - QTR                     2002                    2001
                        ---------------------   ---------------------              
                                         EBIT                    EBIT 
                                           %                       %
                        Sales  EBIT(1)  Sales   Sales   EBIT    Sales
                        -----  -------  -----   -----   -----   ------
Construction Materials  $133.0 $17.5     13.2% $129.7  $17.5     13.5%
Industrial Components    183.3  20.0     10.9%  112.6    6.8      6.0%
Specialty Products        29.3   0.8      2.7%   32.8    2.5      7.6%
Automotive Components     67.0   4.7      7.0%   71.3    4.3      6.0%
Transportation Products   36.0   2.4      6.7%   35.6    1.3      3.6%
General Industry         103.7   1.8      1.7%  108.4    5.5      5.1%
                        ------ -----           ------  -----
    Subtotal             552.3  47.2      8.5%  490.4   37.9      7.7%
Corporate                    -  (5.3)       -       -   (4.0)        -
                        ------ -----           ------  -----
Total                   $552.3 $41.9     7.6%  $490.4  $33.9      6.9%


	   (1) Under the provisions of SFAS 142, goodwill is no longer
        amortized. This resulted in a positive impact to Earnings
        Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) as follows: Construction
        Materials, $0.2 million; Industrial Components, $0.7 million;
        Specialty Products, $0.1 million; Automotive Components, $0.5
        million; Transportation Products, $0.4 million; General
        Industry, $2.1 million; and Corporate, ($0.6 million)



JUNE -YTD                      2002                    2001
                        ---------------------   ---------------------              
                        Sales EBIT(2)  Assets   Sales   EBIT   Assets
                        ----- -------  ------   -----   ----   ------

Construction Materials  $217.9 $25.3   $249.1  $221.5  $26.4    $307.7
Industrial Components    341.8  36.8    500.3   250.9   23.4     355.4
Specialty Products        55.2   0.7     81.1    62.9    3.0      81.4
Automotive Components    129.8   8.8    120.5   140.2    6.8     135.1
Transportation Products   63.6   2.7     69.2    65.0    1.3      77.3
General Industry         199.1   2.6    342.9   213.0    6.1     380.9 
                       -------  ----   ------  ------  -----  --------
    Subtotal           1,007.4  76.9 $1,363.1   953.6   67.0  $1,337.8
Corporate                    - (10.3)    78.1       -  (40.9)     48.8 
                       ------- ----- --------  ------  -----  --------
Total                 $1,007.4 $66.6 $1,441.2  $953.6  $26.1  $1,386.6
                      -------- ----- --------  ------  -----  --------


	   (2) Under the provisions of SFAS 142, goodwill is no longer
        amortized. This resulted in a positive impact to Earnings
        Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) as follows: Construction
        Materials, $0.4 million; Industrial Components, $1.5 million;
        Specialty Products, $0.1 million; Automotive Components, $1.0
        million; Transportation Products, $0.8 million; General
        Industry, $4.1 million; and Corporate, ($1.2 million)



                    CARLISLE COMPANIES INCORPORATED
                  Consolidated Statement of Earnings
                  ----------------------------------
                     For the periods ended June 30
                 (In thousands except per share data)

                                                Second Quarter          
                                           2002       2001    % Change  
                                           ----       ----    --------  
Net sales                                $552,283   $490,433    12.6%   
Cost and expenses:
Cost of goods sold                        451,011    399,790    12.8%   
Selling and administrative expenses        53,577     52,521     2.0%   
Research and development expenses           5,290      4,467    18.4%   
Restructuring charges                           -          -        -   
Other (income) & expense, net                 534       (246) -317.1%   

Earnings before interest & income taxes    41,871     33,901    23.5%   

Interest expense, net                       4,096      7,898   -48.1%   

Earnings before income taxes               37,775     26,003    45.3%   

Income taxes                               13,032      9,411    38.5%   

Net earnings                             $ 24,743   $ 16,592    49.1%   
% of Net Sales                                4.5%       3.4%       

Basic earnings per share                   $ 0.81     $ 0.55    47.3%   
Average shares 
 outstanding (000's) - basic               30,380     30,262     

Diluted earnings per share                 $ 0.81     $ 0.54    50.0%   
Average shares 
 outstanding (000's) - diluted             30,521     30,494            

Dividends                                  $6,384     $6,059     
     Per share                              $0.21      $0.20     5.0%   



                                                  Six Months                                       
                                           2002       2001    % Change         
                                           ----       ----    --------                                 
Net sales                              $1,007,383   $953,591      5.6%           
Cost and expenses:                                                                              
Cost of goods sold                        822,731    783,219      5.0%           
Selling and administrative expenses       105,421    104,034      1.3%           
Research and development expenses          10,449      8,472     23.3%           
Restructuring charges                           -     32,811         -           
Other (income) & expense, net               2,173     (1,090)  -299.4%           
                                                                                               
Earnings before interest & income taxes    66,609     26,145    154.8%           
                                                                                                
Interest expense, net                       9,244     16,112    -42.6%           
                                                                                     
Earnings before income taxes               57,365     10,033    471.8%           
                                                                                               
Income taxes                               19,791      3,630    445.2%           
                                                                                                
Net earnings                             $ 37,574    $ 6,403    486.8%           
% of Net Sales                                3.7%       0.7%                                     
                                                                                                
Basic earnings per share                   $ 1.24     $ 0.21    490.5%           
Average shares                                                                                  
 outstanding (000's) - basic               30,337     30,259                                     
                                                                                                
Diluted earnings per share                 $ 1.23     $ 0.21    485.7%           
Average shares                                                                                  
 outstanding (000's) - diluted             30,483     30,499                 
                                                                                               
Dividends                                 $12,742    $12,106                                     
     Per share                             $ 0.42     $ 0.40      5.0%           
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                         
                    CARLISLE COMPANIES INCORPORATED
                       Comparative Balance Sheet
                             As of June 30
                            (In thousands)

                                           2002       2001
                                        ---------- ----------
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents                 $ 3,631    $ 9,225
Receivables                               251,766    285,622
Inventories                               240,191    247,489
Prepaid expenses and other                 83,880     79,318
                                       ---------- ----------
     Total current assets                 579,468    621,654
                                       ---------- ----------
Property, plant and equipment, net        442,630    397,579
Other assets                              419,125    367,393
                                       ---------- ----------
                                       $1,441,223 $1,386,627
                                       ========== ==========

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current Liabilities
Short-term debt, 
 including current maturities           $ 149,881  $ 107,480
Accounts payable                          149,937    139,114
Accrued expenses                          154,648    129,903
                                       ---------- ----------
      Total current liabilities           454,466    376,497
                                       ---------- ----------
Long-term debt                            287,184    382,199
Other liabilities                         126,626     92,957
Shareholders' equity                      572,947    534,974
                                       ---------- ----------
                                       $1,441,223 $1,386,627
                                       ========== ==========



                    CARLISLE COMPANIES INCORPORATED
           Comparative Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
                     For the periods ended June 30
                            (In thousands)

                                    Second Quarter     Six Months
                                    2002     2001      2002     2001
                                   ------   ------    ------   ------
Operating activities
Net earnings                      $24,743  $16,592   $37,573   $6,403
Reconciliation of net 
 earnings to cash flows:
Restructuring Charge                    -        -         -   24,650
(Gain) on property, 
 equipment and business, net        1,490       (8)    1,463       (8)
Depreciation and amortization      15,573   18,002    30,979   36,097
Working capital                    34,467    2,226     2,329   (7,656)
Other                               2,737      367     1,125   (3,365)
                                  -------  -------   -------  --------
Net cash provided 
 by operating activities           79,010   37,179    73,469   56,121
                                  -------  -------   -------  --------
Investing activities
Capital expenditures               (8,012) (15,940)  (18,769) (36,955)
Acquisitions, net of cash             249        -      (777) (37,934)
Proceeds from sale of 
 property, equipment and business     328      261       375    6,635
Other                              (1,539)  (1,480)   (2,632)  (4,699)
                                  -------  -------   -------  --------
Net cash used in 
 investing activities              (8,974) (17,159)  (21,803) (72,953)
                                  -------  -------   -------  --------
Financing activities
Net change in short-term debt 
 and revolving credit lines       (23,868) (12,243)  (13,019)  32,718
Proceeds from long-term debt            -      903         -        -
Reductions of long-term debt      (40,420)       -   (40,833)    (122)
Dividends                          (6,384)  (6,059)  (12,742) (12,106)
Treasury shares 
 and stock options, net               978   (2,723)    2,953   (3,400)
                                 --------  -------   -------  --------
Net cash provided by 
 (used in) financing activities   (69,694) (20,122)  (63,641)  17,090
                                 --------  -------   -------  --------
Change in cash 
 and cash equivalents                 342     (102)  (11,975)     258
Cash and cash equivalents
Beginning of period                 3,289    9,327    15,606    8,967
                               ----------  -------   -------  --------
End of period                     $ 3,631  $ 9,225   $ 3,631  $ 9,225
                               ----------  -------   -------  --------