We're saddened by the devastation left by this powerful storm and have joined others across the country in the effort to help those people whose lives have been disrupted, |
We've worked hard over the past year to try to keep these plants open and I appreciate everyone's efforts. However, we've concluded we can operate more efficiently by permanently consolidating operations. |
While our performance was at the high end of our previous guidance, we clearly did not perform to our potential, ... Our focus is on improving our operational execution and expense management to more fully benefit from our improving sales mix. We simply have to get more money to the bottom line. |
While the storm that hit this region was overwhelming, so has been the outpouring prayer and support from people around the country for those in need, |
While we expected tough and uncertain conditions ... it has been far more difficult than we previously projected. |
Without a doubt, we faced our share of challenges in 2005, but we've also seen strong indicators that show our strategy is working. We're optimistic because we have the right strategy and the right people coming together. |