The components of total sales growth, including comparable-store sales changes, were as follows:
The numbers of company-owned retail stores and independently owned and operated retail partner stores was as follows:
Net sales increased 15% to $139.0 million for the three months ended July 3, 2010, compared with $120.6 million for the same period one year ago. The sales increase was driven by a 28% comparable-store sales increase in our company-owned retail stores and a 6% increase in our direct and E-Commerce channel sales. These increases were partially offset by the decrease in sales resulting from the year-over-year decline in the number of retail stores we operated and a decrease in wholesale channel sales due in large part to our decision in the second half of 2009 to discontinue distribution through retail partners operating approximately 700 stores in the contiguous United States, and the timing of QVC shows. Total sales of mattress units increased 12% compared to the same period one year ago, with mattress units in company-owned distribution channels increasing by 17%. Sales of other products and services increased by 34%.
The $18.3 million net sales increase compared with the same period one year ago was comprised of the following: (i) a $24.6 million net increase in sales from our company-owned comparable retail stores, partially offset by a $5.4 million decrease resulting from the net decline in the number of stores we operated; (ii) a $1.8 million decrease in wholesale channel sales; and (iii) a $0.9 million increase in direct and E-Commerce channel sales.
The gross profit rate improved to 62.2% of net sales for the three months ended July 3, 2010, compared with 61.6% for the prior year period. Approximately 1.0 percentage point (“ppt.”) of the gross profit rate improvement was due to manufacturing efficiencies, including material cost reductions. Approximately 0.5 ppt. of the gross profit rate improvement was due to an increase in the percentage of net sales from our higher margin company-controlled distribution channels. In addition, leverage from the higher sales volume reduced manufacturing and logistics costs as a percentage of net sales resulting in a 0.4 ppt. improvement in the gross profit rate compared with the same period one year ago. These improvements were partially offset by an increase in promotional costs to generate customer traffic and drive sales, and increased performance-based incentive compensation.
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Sales and marketing expenses
Sales and marketing expenses for the three months ended July 3, 2010 increased 3% to $63.0 million, or 45.3% of net sales, compared with $61.1 million, or 50.6% of net sales, for the same period one year ago. The $1.9 million increase was primarily due to a $2.2 million, or 16%, increase in media spending and an increase in variable selling expenses due to the higher sales volume, partially offset by a decrease in expenses resulting from the reduction in our store base. The sales and marketing expense rate declined 5.3 ppt. compared to the same period one year ago due to the leveraging impact of the 15% net sales increase and cost reduction initiatives, including expense savings from store closures.
General and administrative expenses
General and administrative (“G&A”) expenses increased to $12.9 million, or 9.3% of net sales, for the three months ended July 3, 2010, compared with $11.7 million, or 9.7% of net sales, for the same period one year ago. The $1.2 million increase in G&A was primarily due to increased performance-based compensation resulting from our strong year-to-date financial results, partially offset by various discretionary cost reductions.
Research and development expenses
Research and development (“R&D”) expenses increased to $0.6 million for the second quarter of 2010, compared with $0.5 million for the same period one year ago. R&D expenses in the current period were 0.4% of net sales, consistent with the prior year.
Asset impairment charges
During the three months ended July 3, 2010, we recognized no asset impairment charges as our quarterly evaluation indicated that the carrying values of our long-lived assets were fully recoverable. During the three months ended July 4, 2009, we recognized impairment charges of $0.1 million related to assets at one store expected to close prior to its normal lease termination date, and certain equipment and software.
Other expense, net
Other expense, net was $0.1 million for the three months ended July 3, 2010, compared with $1.5 million for the same period one year ago. The $1.4 million decrease in other expense, net was due to lower interest expense resulting from having no borrowings under our revolving credit facility during 2010.
Income tax expense
Income tax expense was $3.7 million for the three months ended July 3, 2010, compared with $3.4 million for the same period one year ago. The effective tax rate for the three months ended July 3, 2010 was 37.2% compared with a negative 654.5% for the same period one year ago. The effective tax rate for the three months ended July 4, 2009 reflected an increase in our deferred tax valuation allowance due to uncertainty regarding future taxable income. The uncertainty was resolved and the valuation allowance reversed in the fourth quarter of 2009.
Comparison of Six Months Ended July 3, 2010 with Six Months Ended July 4, 2009
Net sales
Net sales increased 14% to $296.9 million for the six months ended July 3, 2010, compared with $260.3 million for the same period one year ago. The sales increase was due to a 29% comparable-store sales increase in our company-owned retail stores and an 11% increase in our direct and E-Commerce channel sales. These increases were partially offset by a year-over-year decline in sales due to a reduction in the number of retail stores we operated and a decrease in wholesale channel sales due in large part to our decision in the second half of 2009 to discontinue distribution through retail partners operating approximately 700 stores in the contiguous United States. Total sales of mattress units increased 5% compared to the same period one year ago. Sales of other products and services increased by 27%.
The $36.6 million net sales increase compared with the same period one year ago was comprised of the following: (i) a $54.2 million net increase in sales from our company-owned comparable retail stores, partially offset by a $13.7 million decrease resulting from the net decline in the number of stores we operated; (ii) a $3.4 million increase in direct and E-Commerce channel sales; and (iii) a $7.3 million decrease in wholesale channel sales.
Gross profit
The gross profit rate improved to 62.2% of net sales for the six months ended July 3, 2010, compared with 60.0% for the prior year period. Approximately 1.7 ppt. of the gross profit rate improvement was due to logistics and manufacturing efficiencies, including material cost reductions. Approximately 0.7 ppt. of the gross profit rate improvement was due to an increase in the percentage of net sales from our higher margin company-controlled distribution channels. In addition, leverage from the higher sales volume reduced manufacturing and logistics costs as a percentage of net sales resulting in a 0.4 ppt. improvement in the gross profit rate compared with the same period one year ago. These improvements were partially offset by an increase in promotional costs to generate customer traffic and drive sales, and increased performance-based incentive compensation.
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Sales and marketing expenses
Sales and marketing expenses for the six months ended July 3, 2010 increased 4% to $133.1 million, or 44.8% of net sales, compared with $128.4 million, or 49.3% of net sales, for the same period one year ago. The $4.7 million increase was primarily due to a $4.6 million, or 16%, increase in media spending and an increase in variable selling expenses due to the higher sales volume, partially offset by a decrease in expenses resulting from the reduction in our store base. The sales and marketing expense rate declined 4.5 ppt. compared to the same period one year ago due to the leveraging impact of the 14% net sales increase and cost reduction initiatives, including the expense savings from store closures.
General and administrative expenses
General and administrative expenses increased to $26.1 million, or 8.8% of net sales, for the six months ended July 3, 2010, compared with $25.0 million, or 9.6% of net sales, for the same period one year ago. The $1.0 million increase was due to increased performance-based incentive compensation resulting from our strong financial results during the first six months of 2010, partially offset by various cost reduction initiatives and the absence of severance and strategic consulting expenses incurred during the same period last year. The G&A expense rate decreased by 0.8 ppt. for the six months ended July 3, 2010, compared with the same period one year ago, primarily due to the leveraging impact of the 14% net sales increase.
Research and development expenses
Research and development expenses increased to $1.3 million for the six months ended July 3, 2010, compared with $1.0 million for the same period one year ago. R&D expenses in the current period were 0.4% of net sales, consistent with the prior year.
Asset impairment charges
During the six months ended July 3, 2010, we recognized no asset impairment charges as our quarterly evaluations indicated that the carrying values of our long-lived assets were fully recoverable. During the six months ended July 4, 2009, we recognized impairment charges of $0.5 million related to assets at stores expected to close prior to their normal lease termination dates, and certain equipment and software.
Other expense, net
Other expense, net was $1.8 million for the six months ended July 3, 2010, compared with $3.2 million for the same period one year ago. The $1.5 million decrease in other expense, net was primarily due to (i) reduced interest expense resulting from a lower average debt balance in the current period as we had no borrowing under our revolving credit facility during 2010, partially offset by (ii) a $1.1 million write-off of unamortized debt costs during the first quarter of 2010 as we entered into a new credit agreement on March 26, 2010 and terminated our prior credit agreement.
Income tax expense
Income tax expense was $8.4 million for the six months ended July 3, 2010, compared with $4.6 million for the same period one year ago. The effective tax rate for the six months ended July 3, 2010 was 37.5% compared with a negative 227.4% for the same period one year ago. The effective tax rate for the six months ended July 4, 2009 reflected an increase in our deferred tax valuation allowance due to uncertainty regarding future taxable income. The uncertainty was resolved and the valuation allowance reversed in the fourth quarter of 2009.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of July 3, 2010, we had cash and cash equivalents of $39.9 million compared with $17.7 million as of January 2, 2010. The $22.2 million increase in cash and cash equivalents was primarily due to $26.0 million of cash provided by operating activities partially offset by a $1.7 million investment in property and equipment, and $2.1 million used in financing activities. Our current ratio (currents assets divided by current liabilities) was 1.0 at July 3, 2010 compared with 0.7 at January 2, 2010 and 0.3 at July 4, 2009.
The following table summarizes our cash flows for the six months ended July 3, 2010, and July 4, 2009 (dollars in millions). Amounts may not add due to rounding differences:
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| | July 3, 2010 | | July 4, 2009 | |
Total cash provided by (used in): | | | | | | | |
Operating activities | | $ | 26.0 | | $ | 35.6 | |
Investing activities | | | (1.7 | ) | | (1.9 | ) |
Financing activities | | | (2.1 | ) | | (42.2 | ) |
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 22.2 | | $ | (8.6 | ) |
Cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended July 3, 2010 was $26.0 million compared with $35.6 million for the six months ended July 4, 2009. Operating cash flows for the six months ended July 4, 2009 included a $25.8 million income tax refund associated with the carryback of our 2008 pre-tax loss. The remaining $16.2 million year-over-year increase in cash from operating activities was comprised of a $20.6 million improvement in our net income (loss) compared with the same period one year ago and a $8.0 million increase in cash from changes in operating assets and liabilities, partially offset by a $12.4 million decrease in adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities. Changes in operating assets and liabilities included a current year increase in accrued compensation and benefits due to higher incentive compensation resulting from the strong financial performance in the first six months of 2010, a current-year decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets compared with an increase in the prior year (prior year included increased prepaid rent and prepaid advertising), a current year increase in inventories to support the higher sales volume, and a current year decrease in accounts payable compared with an increase in the prior year primarily due to the timing of vendor payments.
Investing activities for the six months ended July 3, 2010 included a $1.7 million investment in property and equipment, compared with $1.9 million for the same period one year ago. We did not open any new retail stores during the first six months of 2010 or 2009. Capital expenditures are projected to be approximately $15.0 million in 2010 compared with $2.5 million in 2009. We expect to end fiscal 2010 with between 380 and 390 stores.
Net cash used in financing activities was $2.1 million for the six months ended July 3, 2010, compared with $42.2 million for the same period one year ago. The $40.2 million decrease in cash used in financing activities was primarily due to a $42.3 million prior-year net decrease in short-term borrowings, compared with a $1.6 million net decrease in short-term borrowings for the six months ended July 3, 2010. As of January 2, 2010 and July 3, 2010 we had no borrowings under our line of credit compared with $43.8 million at July 4, 2009. Book overdrafts and payments on capital lease obligations are included in the net change in short-term borrowings.
As of July 3, 2010, the remaining authorization under our stock repurchase program was $206.8 million. There is no expiration date governing the period over which we can repurchase shares. We currently have no plans to repurchase our common stock.
On March 26, 2010, we entered into a new credit agreement (“Credit Agreement”) with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association and terminated our prior credit agreement. The Credit Agreement provides a $20.0 million secured revolving credit facility for working capital and general corporate purposes, including up to $10.0 million available for issuances of letters of credit. Outstanding letters of credit reduce the amounts available under this credit facility. The Credit Agreement expires on July 1, 2012.
The borrowings under the Credit Agreement will, at our request, be classified as either LIBOR Loans or ABR Loans (both as defined in the Credit Agreement). The rate of interest payable by us in respect of loans outstanding under the revolving credit facility is (i) with respect to LIBOR Loans, the Adjusted LIBO Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) for the interest period then in effect plus 3.00%, or (ii) with respect to ABR Loans, the Adjusted Base Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) then in effect plus 0.50%. We are subject to certain financial covenants under the Credit Agreement, including minimum fixed charge coverage ratios, maximum capital expenditure limits, minimum net worth requirements, and maintenance of an aggregate principal balance of zero under the Credit Agreement for a period of not less than 30 consecutive days in each fiscal year. The Credit Agreement is secured by a first priority security interest in our assets and those of our domestic subsidiaries.
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At July 3, 2010, $15.7 million was available under the Credit Agreement, we had no borrowings and we were in compliance with all financial covenants. At January 2, 2010, $35.5 million was available under the prior credit facility, we had no borrowings, and we were in compliance with all financial covenants. As of July 3, 2010, and January 2, 2010, we had outstanding letters of credit of $4.3 million and $4.5 million, respectively.
Cash generated from operations and available under our credit facility is expected to provide sufficient operating liquidity and funding for capital expenditures for the foreseeable future. In addition, our business model, which can operate with minimal working capital, does not require significant additional capital to fund operations or organic growth.
We have an agreement with GE Money Bank to offer qualified customers revolving credit arrangements to finance purchases from us (“GE Agreement”). The GE Agreement contains certain financial covenants, including a maximum leverage ratio and a minimum interest coverage ratio. As a result of not being in compliance with the financial covenants in 2008, 2009 and in the first quarter of 2010, we were required to provide GE Money Bank with a $1.3 million letter of credit. The letter of credit covers the risk to GE Money Bank for sales returns and warranty claims should we be unable to satisfy these claims, and will remain outstanding until such time as we are in compliance with the financial covenants for three consecutive quarters. GE Money Bank may draw on this letter of credit by certifying that we have failed to fund any amounts due under the GE Agreement. At July 3, 2010 we were in compliance with all financial covenants.
Under the terms of the GE Agreement, GE Money Bank sets the minimum acceptable credit ratings, the interest rates, fees and all other terms and conditions of the customer accounts, including collection policies and procedures, and is the owner of the accounts.
Off-Balance-Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations
Other than operating leases and $4.3 million of outstanding letters of credit, we do not have any off-balance-sheet financing. We do not participate in transactions that generate relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships. As of July 3, 2010, we are not involved in any unconsolidated special purpose entity transactions.
There has been no material change in our contractual obligations since the end of fiscal 2009. See Note 3,Debt, of the Notes to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding our credit agreement and capital lease obligations. See our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2010 for additional information regarding our other contractual obligations.
Critical Accounting Policies
We discuss our critical accounting policies and estimates inManagement’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2010. There were no significant changes in our accounting policies since the end of fiscal 2009.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
At July 3, 2010, we had no short-term borrowings. We do not currently manage interest rate risk on our debt through the use of derivative instruments.
Any borrowings under our revolving credit facility are currently not subject to material interest rate risk. The credit facility’s interest rate may be reset due to fluctuations in a market-based index, such as the prime rate or LIBOR.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Conclusions Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e), that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our management, with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report.
Changes in Internal Controls
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter ended July 3, 2010, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II: OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
On April 25, 2008, a lawsuit was filed against one of our subsidiaries in Superior Court in Santa Clara County, California by one of our customers. The complaint asserted various claims related to products liability, breach of warranty, concealment, intentional misrepresentation and negligent misrepresentation and sought class certification. The complaint alleged that products sold by us prior to 2006 had a unique propensity to develop mold, alleged that the plaintiff suffered adverse health effects, and sought various forms of legal and equitable relief, including without limitation unspecified damages, punitive and exemplary damages, attorneys’ fees and costs, and injunctive relief. We removed the case to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California and moved to dismiss the plaintiff’s claims. On three occasions the Court has granted our motion to dismiss the claims and granted limited leave to the plaintiff, joined by several additional named plaintiffs, to amend the complaint. On January 4, 2010, plaintiffs filed a third amended complaint alleging facts similar to those asserted in the prior complaints, limiting the purported class to California and Florida residents, and asserting claims related to negligence, product liability, breach of warranty under federal and state statutes and unfair competition under state statutes. The plaintiffs also sought leave to amend the complaint to add personal injury claims. On July 21, 2010 the Court granted our motion to dismiss the claims and dismissed all class claims with prejudice. As of July 3, 2010, no accrual had been established with respect to this matter as we believe that the claims asserted by the plaintiffs are without merit and we intend to continue to vigorously defend the claims.
We are involved from time to time in various other legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of our business, including primarily commercial, product liability, employment and intellectual property claims. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, we record a liability in our consolidated financial statements with respect to any of these other matters when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated. At July 3, 2010, our consolidated financial statements reflect contingent liabilities of $1.6 million related to the insolvency of an entity with which we previously had a business relationship. With respect to these other matters, we believe that we have valid defenses to claims asserted against us and we do not expect the outcome of these matters to have a material effect on our consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows. Litigation, however, is inherently unpredictable, and it is possible that the ultimate outcome of one or more claims asserted against us could adversely impact our results of operations, financial position or cash flows. We expense legal costs as incurred.
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Our business, financial condition and operating results are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including both those that are specific to our business and others that affect all businesses operating in a global environment. Investors should carefully consider the information in this report under the heading, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and also the information under the heading, “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. The risk factors discussed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K and in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q do not identify all risks that we face because our business operations could also be affected by additional risk factors that are not presently known to us or that we currently consider to be immaterial to our operations.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
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| (a) – (b) | Not applicable. |
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| (c) | Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities |
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Fiscal Period | | Total Number of Shares Purchased | | Average Price Paid per Share | | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs(1) | | Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs | |
April 4, 2010 through May 1, 2010 | | | — | | | NA | | | — | | | | |
May 2, 2010 through May 29, 2010 | | | — | | | NA | | | — | | | | |
May 30, 2010 through July 3, 2010 | | | — | | | NA | | | — | | | | |
Total | | | — | | | NA | | | — | | $ | 206,762 | |
(1)On April 20, 2007, our Board of Directors authorized the company to repurchase up to an additional $250.0 million of our common stock. As of July 3, 2010, the amount remaining under this authorization was $206.8 million. There is no expiration date with respect to this repurchase authority. We may terminate or limit the stock repurchase program at any time. We currently have no plans to repurchase shares under this authorization.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. RESERVED
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
Not applicable.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
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Exhibit Number | | | Description | | | | Method of Filing | |
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31.1 | | Certification of CEO pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | | Filed herewith |
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31.2 | | Certification of CFO pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | | Filed herewith |
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32.1 | | Certification of CEO pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 | | Furnished herewith |
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32.2 | | Certification of CFO pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 | | Furnished herewith |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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| SELECT COMFORT CORPORATION |
| (Registrant) |
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Dated: August 5, 2010 | By: | /s/ William R. McLaughlin |
| | William R. McLaughlin |
| | Chief Executive Officer |
| | (principal executive officer) |
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| By: | /s/ Robert J. Poirier |
| | Robert J. Poirier |
| | Chief Accounting Officer |
| | (principal accounting officer) |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number | | | Description | | | | Method of Filing | |
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31.1 | | Certification of CEO pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | | Filed herewith |
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31.2 | | Certification of CFO pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | | Filed herewith |
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32.1 | | Certification of CEO pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 | | Furnished herewith |
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32.2 | | Certification of CFO pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 | | Furnished herewith |
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