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Together ahead
As I look back on this past year, I am gratified to see how far we have come. As a company,
we have made significant progress, building revenues and profitability while rekindling a spirit
of working together to serve our customers.
These changes leave me extremely optimistic for the opportunities that lie ahead for us.
We are in an everchanging business, in exciting times, with products that people simply can’t
do without. It’s a good place to be.
Thank you for your continued support.
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GORDON E. EUBANKS, JR.
President and Chief Executive Officer
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