Investing in key items proved to be very successful during the fourth quarter, and we continue to build upon this initiative.

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We expect to realize cost savings beginning in 2006 from the consolidation of headquarters functions, achieving economies of scale and the adoption of best practices across the combined company. We fully expect this acquisition to be accretive to earnings in fiscal 2006.

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We will devote additional resources and further enhance the merchandise offerings at the remaining Rockford area stores.

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