MILWAUKEE, WI -- Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI), a supplier of automotive systems and facility management and control, reported record results for the third quarter of fiscal 2005 with earnings of $1.31 per diluted share (EPS) from continuing operations, up 21 percent over $1.08 for the prior year.

"We are pleased with our record performance for the third quarter," said John M. Barth, Johnson Controls chairman and chief executive officer. "Our disciplined approach to innovation, cost reduction and continuous improvement has enabled us to stay ahead of changes in the market environment and to support our customers. We also continued to make progress on our growth strategies, which were advanced by recent controls and battery-related acquisitions that expanded the scope of our product and service offerings and geographic capabilities."

Barth added "We expect to complete fiscal 2005 with a strong performance that is in line with our expectations. Our controls and battery businesses are in excellent shape and enable us to overcome challenges in the current automotive market. We extend our thanks to all Johnson Controls employees around the world for their dedication and outstanding performance."

More information about Johnson Controls can be found at johnsoncontrols.com.

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