SPECIAL CASH DIVIDEND
In recognition of exceptionally strong earnings the Company’s Board of Directors authorized payment of a non-recurring special cash dividend on December 18, 2009 in the amount of $0.30 per share. Shareholders of record date January 4, 2010 will receive payment either directly or through their broker on or about January 15, 2010. The Company sees this as a continued enhancement to shareholder value and wishes all a happy 2010.