(Reuters) - Honeywell International Inc (N:HON) posted a 6.3 percent rise in quarterly profit, helped by strength in its automation and climate control systems businesses.
Net income attributable to Honeywell rose to $1.19 billion, or $1.53 per share, in the first quarter ended March 31 from $1.12 billion, or $1.41 per share, a year earlier.
Net sales rose 3.4 percent to $9.52 billion.