Over the past 10 years we've experienced tremendous growth in respiratory sales, averaging close to 30 percent per year.

Mouser grew sales 30% in 2005 and over the past five years our compound annual growth rate was 22%. I believe the growth can be sustained.

We have now registered our fourth consecutive quarter of strong sales growth and our third consecutive quarter of higher earnings, excluding special items,

We're very encouraged by the growth in digital sales. And while international sales still has a ways to go, there is a lot of upside.

Sales growth should compare less favorably with peers. The brand has now reached a mature stage of development.

Notwithstanding these factors, we believe retail sales growth in the 7% range is quite reasonable given the increased attractiveness and availability of retail projects in Fort Bend and our relative prowess in the region as a retail destination.