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Exhibit 99.1
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News Release
Pentair Reports First Quarter 2018 Results
First quarter sales of $1.3 billion.
First quarter GAAP EPS of $0.58 and adjusted EPS of $0.88.
The company expects to complete the previously announced tax-free spin-off of its Electrical business to its shareholders on April 30, 2018.
The company updates its 2018 GAAP EPS from continuing operations guidance to a range of $1.75 to $1.80 and on an adjusted basis to a range of $2.25 to $2.30. This reflects the anticipated separation of its Electrical business, nVent Electric plc, on April 30, 2018 and the reporting of Electrical’s results as discontinued operations.
nVent Electric plc provides 2018 GAAP EPS guidance at a range of $1.38 to $1.48 and on an adjusted basis at a range of $1.70 to $1.80. This reflects the anticipated separation on April 30, 2018.

Reconciliations of GAAP to Non-GAAP measures are in the attached financial tables.
LONDON, United Kingdom — April 19, 2018— Pentair plc (NYSE: PNR) today announced first quarter 2018 sales of $1.3 billion. Sales were up 7 percent compared to sales for the same period last year. Excluding currency translation and acquisitions, core sales grew 4 percent in the first quarter. First quarter 2018 earnings per diluted share from continuing operations ("EPS") were $0.58 compared to $0.44 in the first quarter of 2017. On an adjusted basis, the company reported EPS of $0.88 compared to $0.65 in the first quarter of 2017. Segment income, adjusted net income, free cash flow, and adjusted EPS are described in the attached schedules.
First quarter 2018 operating income was $152 million, up 8 percent compared to operating income for the first quarter of 2017, and return on sales ("ROS") was 12.0 percent, an increase of 10 basis points when compared to the first quarter of 2017. On an adjusted basis, the company reported segment income of $211 million for the first quarter, up 13 percent compared to segment income for the first quarter of 2017, and ROS was 16.6 percent, an increase of 90 basis points when compared to the first quarter of 2017.
Net cash used for operating activities of continuing operations was $167 million and free cash flow usage from continuing operations was $181 million for the quarter. The company is targeting to deliver full year free cash flow of approximately 100 percent of adjusted net income.
Pentair paid dividends of $0.35 per share in the first quarter of 2018. Pentair previously announced on December 5, 2017 that its Board of Directors approved a 1 percent increase in the company's regular cash dividend rate for the first quarter of 2018 to $0.35 from $0.345. 2018 marks the 42nd consecutive year that Pentair has increased its dividend.
"Pentair started 2018 building additional momentum on core sales growth in both the Water and Electrical segments,” said Randall J. Hogan, Pentair Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.  “In addition to improved core sales growth, both businesses delivered strong income growth and margin expansion.  We believe the imminent separation into two industry-leading pure-play Water and Electrical companies will enhance shareholder value and allow both companies to focus on their independent strategies and better control their own destinies."

OUTLOOK
The company updates its estimated 2018 GAAP EPS from continuing operations to a range of $1.75 to $1.80 and on an adjusted EPS basis to a range of $2.25 to $2.30. The company updates its full year 2018 sales guidance to $2.96 billion, up 3 to 4 percent on a reported and core basis over 2017. The company is targeting to deliver full year free cash flow of approximately 100 percent of adjusted net income.

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In addition, the company introduces second quarter 2018 GAAP EPS from continuing operations guidance of $0.44 to $0.46 and, on an adjusted EPS basis, of $0.67 to $0.69. The company expects second quarter sales to be approximately $0.79 billion, up 4 to 5 percent on a reported basis and up 3 to 4 percent on a core basis compared to second quarter 2017. This full year and second quarter 2018 outlook reflects the anticipated separation of the Electrical business on April 30, 2018 and the reporting of Electrical's results as discontinued operations.
The company also announced that nVent Electric plc ("nVent"), the Electrical business that is expected to be spun off on April 30, 2018, provided 2018 guidance. nVent provides 2018 GAAP EPS guidance at a range of $1.38 to $1.48 and, on an adjusted basis, at a range of $1.70 to $1.80. For full year 2018, nVent anticipates sales of approximately $2.2 billion, up 3 to 5 percent on a reported basis and up 2 to 4 percent on a core basis compared to 2017. nVent is targeting to deliver full year free cash flow of approximately 100 percent of adjusted net income.
In addition, nVent introduces second quarter 2018 GAAP EPS guidance of $0.33 to $0.36 and, on an adjusted EPS basis, of $0.41 to $0.44. nVent expects second quarter sales to be approximately $0.54 billion, up 3 to 5 percent on a reported basis and up 2 to 4 percent on a core basis compared to second quarter 2017. This full year and second quarter 2018 outlook reflects the anticipated separation of the Electrical business on April 30, 2018.

EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL
Pentair Chairman and CEO Randall J. Hogan, Chief Financial Officer and Future President and CEO John L. Stauch, and Chief Accounting Officer and Future Chief Financial Officer Mark C. Borin will discuss the company's first quarter 2018 results on a two-way conference call with investors at 8:00 a.m. Eastern today. A live audio webcast of the call, along with the related presentation, can be accessed in the Investors section of the company's website, www.pentair.com, shortly before the call begins. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures are set forth in the attachments to this release and in the presentation, both of which can be found on Pentair's website. The webcast and presentation will be archived at the company's website following the conclusion of the event.
Pentair will host a second conference call at 8:45 a.m. Eastern today to discuss the results of its Electrical segment. Discussing the results will be Electrical President and future nVent President and Chief Executive Officer Beth Wozniak and future nVent Chief Financial Officer Stacy McMahan. A live audio webcast of the call, along with the related presentation, can be accessed in the Investors section of the company's website, www.pentair.com, shortly before the call begins.
Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures are set forth in the attachments to this release and in the presentations, each of which can be found on Pentair's website. The webcast and presentations will be archived at the company's website following the conclusion of the event.

CAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains statements that we believe to be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Without limitation, any statements preceded or followed by or that include the words "targets," "plans," "believes," "expects," "intends," "will," "likely," "may," "anticipates," "estimates," "projects," "should," "would," "positioned," "strategy," "future" or words, phrases or terms of similar substance or the negative thereof, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include the ability to satisfy the necessary conditions to consummate the planned separation of our Water business and Electrical business into two independent, publicly-traded companies (the "Separation") on a timely basis or at all; the ability to successfully separate the Water and Electrical businesses and realize the anticipated benefits from the Separation; adverse effects on the Water and Electrical business operations or financial results and the market price of our shares as a result of the announcement or consummation of the Separation; unanticipated transaction expenses, such as litigation or legal settlement expenses; changes in tax laws; the impact of the Separation on our employees, customers and suppliers; overall global economic and business conditions impacting the Water and Electrical businesses; future opportunities that our board may determine present greater potential to increase shareholder value; the ability of the Water and Electrical businesses to operate independently following the Separation; the ability to achieve the benefits of our restructuring plans; the ability to successfully identify, finance, complete and integrate acquisitions; competition and pricing pressures in the markets we serve; the strength of housing and related markets; volatility in currency exchange rates and commodity prices; inability to generate savings from excellence in operations initiatives consisting of lean enterprise, supply management and cash flow practices; increased risks associated with operating foreign businesses; the ability to deliver backlog and win future project work; failure of markets to accept new product introductions and enhancements; the impact of changes in laws and regulations, including those that limit U.S. tax benefits; the outcome of litigation and

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governmental proceedings; and the ability to achieve our long-term strategic operating goals. Additional information concerning these and other factors is contained in our filings with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Pentair plc assumes no obligation, and disclaims any obligation, to update the information contained in this press release.

ABOUT PENTAIR PLC
Pentair plc (NYSE: PNR) is a global company dedicated to building a safer, more sustainable world. Pentair delivers industry leading products, services and solutions that help people make the best use of the resources they rely on most. Its technology moves the world forward by ensuring that water is plentiful, useful and pure, and that critical equipment and those near it are protected. With 2017 revenues of $4.9 billion, Pentair employs approximately 18,400 people worldwide. To learn more, visit www.pentair.com.

PENTAIR CONTACTS:                            NVENT CONTACT:
Jim Lucas                                 JC Weigelt
Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasury                Vice President, Investor Relations
Direct: 763-656-5575                            Direct: 763-656-1880
Email: jim.lucas@pentair.com                        Email: jc.weigelt@pentair.com


Rebecca Osborn
Senior Manager, External Communications
Direct: 763-656-5589
Email: rebecca.osborn@pentair.com


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Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
Three months ended
In millions, except per-share data
March 31,
2018
March 31,
2017
Net sales
$
1,269.7

$
1,183.5

Cost of goods sold
807.7

761.2

Gross profit
462.0

422.3

% of net sales
36.4
%
35.7
%
Selling, general and administrative
279.6

251.7

% of net sales
22.0
%
21.3
%
Research and development
30.1

30.0

% of net sales
2.4
%
2.5
%
Operating income
152.3

140.6

% of net sales
12.0
%
11.9
%
Other (income) expense:
 
 
Loss on sale of business
5.3


Other expense
1.4

2.0

Net interest expense
13.8

35.0

% of net sales
1.1
%
3.0
%
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
131.8

103.6

Provision for income taxes
27.6

22.9

Effective tax rate
20.9
%
22.1
%
Net income from continuing operations
104.2

80.7

(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax
(1.3
)
7.1

Net income
$
102.9

$
87.8

Earnings (loss) per ordinary share
 
 
Basic
 
 
Continuing operations
$
0.58

$
0.44

Discontinued operations
(0.01
)
0.04

Basic earnings per ordinary share
$
0.57

$
0.48

Diluted
 
 
Continuing operations
$
0.58

$
0.44

Discontinued operations
(0.01
)
0.04

Diluted earnings per ordinary share
$
0.57

$
0.48

Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding
 
 
Basic
179.2

182.0

Diluted
181.5

184.0

Cash dividends paid per ordinary share
$
0.35

$
0.345



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Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
March 31,
2018
December 31,
2017
In millions
Assets
Current assets
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
907.5

$
113.3

Accounts and notes receivable, net
985.2

831.6

Inventories
593.5

581.0

Other current assets
232.8

222.9

Total current assets
2,719.0

1,748.8

Property, plant and equipment, net
546.5

545.5

Other assets
 
 
Goodwill
4,380.1

4,351.1

Intangibles, net
1,536.5

1,558.4

Other non-current assets
186.0

429.9

Total other assets
6,102.6

6,339.4

Total assets
$
9,368.1

$
8,633.7

Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities
 
 
Current maturities of long-term debt and short-term borrowings
$
0.2

$

Accounts payable
404.0

495.7

Employee compensation and benefits
142.7

186.6

Other current liabilities
480.6

517.1

Total current liabilities
1,027.5

1,199.4

Other liabilities
 
 
Long-term debt
2,673.1

1,440.7

Pension and other post-retirement compensation and benefits
291.9

285.6

Deferred tax liabilities
369.1

394.8

Other non-current liabilities
286.8

275.4

Total liabilities
4,648.4

3,595.9

Equity
4,719.7

5,037.8

Total liabilities and equity
$
9,368.1

$
8,633.7


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Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
 
 
Three months ended
In millions
March 31,
2018
March 31,
2017
Operating activities
 
 
Net income
$
102.9

$
87.8

Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of tax
1.3

(7.1
)
Adjustments to reconcile net income from continuing operations to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities of continuing operations
 
 
Equity income of unconsolidated subsidiaries
(0.6
)
(0.2
)
Depreciation
21.5

21.4

Amortization
24.7

24.0

Deferred income taxes
(10.6
)
(4.7
)
Loss on sale of business
5.3


Share-based compensation
6.0

16.4

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of business acquisitions
 
 
Accounts and notes receivable
(146.9
)
(130.6
)
Inventories
(6.3
)
(8.6
)
Other current assets
(2.4
)
(18.0
)
Accounts payable
(94.2
)
(55.9
)
Employee compensation and benefits
(46.6
)
(23.9
)
Other current liabilities
(20.8
)
15.8

Other non-current assets and liabilities
(0.2
)
(5.1
)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities of continuing operations
(166.9
)
(88.7
)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities of discontinued operations
(0.7
)
(17.3
)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
(167.6
)
(106.0
)
Investing activities
 
 
Capital expenditures
(16.8
)
(23.6
)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
2.3


Payments due to the sale of businesses, net
(13.8
)

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
(2.9
)
(56.7
)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities of continuing operations
(31.2
)
(80.3
)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities of discontinued operations

(3.7
)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities
(31.2
)
(84.0
)
Financing activities
 
 
Net receipts (repayments) of short-term borrowings
0.2

(0.1
)
Net receipts of commercial paper and revolving long-term debt
417.5

229.1

Proceeds from long-term debt
800.0


Debt issuance costs
(7.5
)

Shares issued to employees, net of shares withheld
0.9

2.8

Repurchases of ordinary shares
(150.0
)

Dividends paid
(63.3
)
(62.8
)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
997.8

169.0

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(4.8
)
20.6

Change in cash and cash equivalents
794.2

(0.4
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
113.3

238.5

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
$
907.5

$
238.1

 
 
 

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Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of the GAAP operating activities cash flow to the non-GAAP free cash flow (Unaudited)
 
 
Three months ended
In millions
March 31,
2018
March 31,
2017
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities of continuing operations
$
(166.9
)
$
(88.7
)
Capital expenditures
(16.8
)
(23.6
)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
2.3


Free cash flow from continuing operations
$
(181.4
)
$
(112.3
)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities of discontinued operations
(0.7
)
(17.3
)
Capital expenditures of discontinued operations

(3.9
)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment of discontinued operations

0.2

Free cash flow
$
(182.1
)
$
(133.3
)


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Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Financial Information by Reportable Segment (Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
2018
 
2017
In millions
First
Quarter
 
First
Quarter
Net sales
 
 
 
Water
$
732.3

 
$
682.9

Electrical
538.9

 
502.2

Other
(1.5
)
 
(1.6
)
Consolidated
$
1,269.7

 
$
1,183.5

Segment income (loss)

 

Water
$
132.7

 
$
116.1

Electrical
106.3

 
104.3

Other
(28.5
)
 
(34.7
)
Consolidated
$
210.5

 
$
185.7

Return on sales
 
 
 
Water
18.1
%
 
17.0
%
Electrical
19.7
%
 
20.8
%
Consolidated
16.6
%
 
15.7
%



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Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of the GAAP year ended December 31, 2018 to the non-GAAP
excluding the effect of 2018 adjustments (Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Actual
 
Actual
 
Forecast
 
Pentair
 
Water
 
Water
In millions, except per-share data
First
Quarter
 
First
Quarter
 
Second
Quarter
Full
Year
Net sales
$
1,269.7

 
$
732.3

 
approx
$
790

approx
$
2,960

Operating income
152.3

 
89.5

 
approx
106

approx
422

% of net sales
12.0
%
 
12.2
%
 
approx
13.4
%
approx
14.3
%
Adjustments:

 

 
 


 


Restructuring and other
8.3

 
5.6

 
approx

approx
6

Intangible amortization
24.7

 
9.3

 
approx
9

approx
36

Separation costs
24.6

 
12.0

 
approx
43

approx
68

Equity income of unconsolidated subsidiaries
0.6

 
0.6

 
approx
1

approx
3

Segment income
210.5

 
117.0

 
approx
159

approx
535

Return on sales
16.6
%
 
16.0
%
 
approx
20.1
%
approx
18.1
%
Net income from continuing operations—as reported
104.2

 
 
 
approx
79

approx
319

Loss on sale of business
5.3

 
 
 
approx

approx

Interest expense adjustment
0.3

 
 
 
approx
3

 
3

Adjustments to operating income
57.6

 
 
 
approx
52

approx
110

Income tax adjustments
(7.5
)
 
 
 
approx
(10
)
approx
(20
)
Net income from continuing operations—as adjusted
$
159.9

 
 
 
approx
$
124

approx
$
412

Continuing earnings per ordinary share—diluted

 
 
 
 


 


Diluted earnings per ordinary share—as reported
$
0.58

 
 
 
approx
$0.44 - $0.46

approx
$1.75 - $1.80

Adjustments
0.30

 
 
 
approx
0.23

approx
0.50

Diluted earnings per ordinary share—as adjusted
$
0.88

 
 
 
approx
$0.67 - $0.69

approx
$2.25 - $2.30

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Income Reconciliation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Water segment income - as reported
 
 
$
132.7

 
 
 
 
 
Corporate allocations
 
 
(15.7
)
 
 
 
 
 
Pentair segment income - as adjusted


 
$
117.0

 
 
 
 
 


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Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of the GAAP year ended December 31, 2018 to the non-GAAP
excluding the effect of 2018 adjustments (Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Actual
 
Forecast
 
Electrical
 
Electrical
In millions, except per-share data
First
Quarter
 
Second Quarter
Full
Year
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
$
538.9

 
approx
$
540

approx
$
2,208

Operating income
65.6

 
approx
92

approx
356

% of net sales
12.2
%
 
approx
17.0
%
approx
16.1
%
Adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restructuring and other
2.8

 
approx

approx
3

Intangible amortization
15.4

 
approx
15

approx
61

Separation costs
9.7

 
approx

approx
10

Segment income
93.5

 
approx
107

approx
430

Return on sales
17.4
%
 
approx
19.8
%
approx
19.5
%
Net income—as reported
 
 
approx
65

approx
260

Interest expense adjustment - pro forma
 
 
approx
2

approx
(4
)
Adjustments to operating income
 
 
approx
15

approx
74

Income tax adjustments
 
 
approx
(3
)
approx
(13
)
Net income—pro forma adjusted
 
 
approx
$
79

approx
$
317

Diluted earnings per ordinary share—pro forma adjusted
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted weighted average ordinary shares outstanding - pro forma
 
 
approx
181

approx
181

Diluted earnings per ordinary share—pro forma
 
 
approx
$0.33 - $0.36

approx
$1.38 - $1.48

Adjustments
 
 
approx
0.08

approx
0.32

Diluted earnings per ordinary share—pro forma adjusted
 
 
approx
$0.41 - $0.44

approx
$1.70 - $1.80



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Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of Net Sales Growth to Core Net Sales Growth by Segment
For the Quarter Ending March 31, 2018
 
 
Actual
 
Q1 Net Sales Growth
 
Core
Currency
Acq. / Div.
Total
Water
4.2
%
3.1
%
(0.1
)%
7.2
%
Electrical
3.1
%
4.2
%
 %
7.3
%
Total Pentair
3.8
%
3.6
%
(0.1
)%
7.3
%

Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of Net Sales Growth to Core Net Sales Growth by Segment
For the Quarter Ending June 30, 2018 and Year Ending December 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Forecast
 
Forecast
 
Q2 Net Sales Growth
 
Full Year Net Sales Growth
 
Core
Currency
Acq. / Div.
Total
 
Core
Currency
Acq. / Div.
Total
Water
3 - 4 %
2
%
(1
)%
4 - 5 %
 
3 - 4 %
2
%
(2
)%
3 - 4 %
Electrical
2 - 4 %
1
%
 %
3 - 5 %
 
2 - 4 %
1
%
 %
3 - 5 %




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Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of the GAAP year ended December 31, 2017 to the non-GAAP
excluding the effect of 2017 adjustments (Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In millions, except per-share data
First
Quarter
Second
Quarter
Third
Quarter
Fourth
Quarter
 
Full
Year
Total Pentair
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
$
1,183.5

$
1,265.3

$
1,226.8

$
1,260.9

 
$
4,936.5

Operating income
140.6

215.0

194.3

141.3

 
691.2

% of net sales
11.9
%
17.0
%
15.8
%
11.2
%
 
14.0
%
Adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restructuring and other
20.9

9.8

3.1

10.6

 
44.4

Intangible amortization
24.0

24.6

24.6

24.5

 
97.7

Tradename and other impairment



32.0

 
32.0

Separation costs

7.6

11.7

20.1

 
39.4

Equity income of unconsolidated subsidiaries
0.2

0.4

0.3

0.4

 
1.3

Segment income
185.7

257.4

234.0

228.9

 
906.0

Return on sales
15.7
%
20.3
%
19.1
%
18.2
%
 
18.4
%
Net income from continuing operations—as reported
80.7

68.3

127.1

203.9

 
480.0

Loss on sale of businesses


3.8

0.4

 
4.2

Pension and other post-retirement mark-to-market loss



1.6

 
1.6

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

101.4



 
101.4

Adjustments to operating income
44.9

42.0

39.4

87.2

 
213.5

Income tax adjustments
(6.9
)
(27.8
)
4.1

(122.4
)
 
(153.0
)
Net income from continuing operations—as adjusted
$
118.7

$
183.9

$
174.4

$
170.7

 
$
647.7

Continuing earnings per ordinary share—diluted
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings per ordinary share—as reported
$
0.44

$
0.37

$
0.69

$
1.11

 
$
2.61

Adjustments
0.21

0.63

0.26

(0.18
)
 
0.92

Diluted earnings per ordinary share—as adjusted
$
0.65

$
1.00

$
0.95

$
0.93

 
$
3.53