Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements. 
Because of inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance with 
respect to the preparation and presentation of the consolidated financial statements a nd may not prevent or detect misstatements.  
Further, because of change s in conditions, effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting may vary over time. 
Management conducted an evaluation of the eff ectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 
2012.  This evaluation was based on the criteria set forth in the framework Internal Control — Integrated Framework  issued by the 
Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.  Based on this evaluation , Management determined that the 
Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective as of June 30, 2012. 
The effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting has been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent 
registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which is included herein. 
 
    
Neil A. Schrimsher                   Mark O. Eisele  
Chief Executive Officer    Vice Presi dent – Chief Financial Officer & Trea surer 
        
Benjamin J. Mondics     Danie l T. Brezovec 
President & Chief Operating Officer    Corporate Con troller  
 
August 15, 2012  
  
39Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL  
OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
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