Ball Corporation (NYSE:BLL) reported net earnings of $132.1 million or 79 cents per share in the third quarter of 2011, declining significantly from $227.5 million or $1.25 per share in the year-ago quarter. 
However, excluding business consolidation costs and other charges and benefits, the company’s adjusted income in the quarter came in at $135.4 million or 81 cents per share compared with $127.7 million or 70 cents per share a year ago. Adjusted income per share was also higher than the … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards