Selected Financial Data

The table below summarizes selected financial information for the Company. For further information, refer to the audited financial statements and the notes thereto contained elsewhere herein.

(a) In December 1997, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 128, "Earnings per Share." Consistent with the requirements of SFAS No. 128, net earnings per common share and weighted average common shares outstanding for all prior years presented have been restated for purposes of comparability.

(b) Reflects recapitalization as of July 1, 1996. See Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements.


Consolidated Statements of Earnings

See notes to consolidated financial statements.