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feel In business our summary, of good about we fiscal XXXX. for trajectory the
managing managing increase We our have customer through our the continue making our business. disciplined to national in we in progress approach local various at expenses initiatives to and customers, discussed transform our profitability portfolio, growth
anniversary As are celebrate we XXth to fiscal we year. ahead, this look our excited
company and half being about committed at has dedicated our been responsible. to service customers, passionate socially of food to the For forefront our service distribution industry, century, the
is most trusted be vision changes years. enthusiastic business making we in market and remain to the the we're business team customers' XX partner for Our to our leader, ensure our fulfill next about our valued the model and
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Joel Now, our I'll over Chief call Grade, Financial turn the to Officer.
