Precision Castparts Third Quarter Fiscal 2015 Earnings Sales +5% to $2.46 Billion; EPS of $3.09, +5% Per Share From Continuing Operations Organic sales up 2 percent year over year, despite headwinds from an aerospace customer's inventory actions, year-end shipment deferrals, softening oil & gas markets, and extended equipment maintenance PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 22, 2015 -- Precision Castparts Corp. reported its results for the third quarter of fiscal 2015: "Our third quarter performance included some clear achievements, but we also faced some real challenges in several of our end markets," said Mark Donegan, chairman and chief executive officer of Precision Castparts Corp. .