Although we had hoped that we could pursue meaningful discussions that could lead to increased value for your shareholders, we have been left with no choice but to present our offer directly to HBC shareholders.

We are anxious to get to work with Mr. Zucker on realizing the value that we know is inherent in this great company.

End-user concerns about availability and value of these new technologies could result in some buyers holding off PC purchases until later in 2006 or beyond.

[Miller said the passage of the bond was important, since he expects the value of the property to increase in the coming years, which would make it a more expensive purchase for taxpayers.] Looking at it from a money point of view, I think we did the right thing, ... We knew it was going to pass.

We saw great value in having the loop moved farther north. We were certainly on the same page with the developer to encourage (Arizona Department of Transportation) and (Maricopa Association of Governments) to ultimately move the corridor and they did.

I value the contributions Ron made to the Insurance Commission during his 25 year tenure. After he joined the Alabama Insurance Underwriting Association, he also did a fantastic job in that capacity.