Reuben Mark Momentum Quotations

We are pleased that our strong top-line momentum continued this quarter across all operating divisions and on top of the outstanding growth achieved in the year ago period. We are especially encouraged that global pricing was positive for the first time in two years, despite difficult cost and competitive environments.

We are very pleased to begin 2006 with excellent top and bottom line growth, exceeding expectations and building on the strong growth momentum we saw in 2005.

These strong second-quarter results give us great encouragement that our momentum will continue in the second half of this year and the year 2000.

All operating and financial ratios by which we measure profitability and momentum improved versus the year-ago quarter,