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Eaton Corporation is a global manufacturer of highly engineered products that serve industrial, vehicle, construction, commercial and semiconductor markets. Principal prod ucts include electrical power distribution and control equipment, truck drivetrain systems, engine components, hydraulic products, ion implanters and a wide variety of controls. Headquartered in Cleveland, the company has 49,000 employees and 145 manufacturing sites in 28 countries around the world. Sales for 1997 were $7.6 billion. About Eaton 12 Five-Year Highlights 13 Financial Highlights 14 To Our Shareholders 120 Consolidated Financial Statements ' 24 Financial Review Management's Discussion and Analysis | 37Report of Management 137Report of Independent Auditors 138 Five-Year Consolidated Financial ..imary | 39 Corporate Officers | 39 Appointed Vice Presidents | 40 Oirectors | 40 Committees of the Board | 41 Shareholder information i