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Note 1 – Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions for Form 10-Q and, accordingly, do not include all information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. These statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and footnotes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 3, 2011, previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly our financial position and the results of our operations and cash flows for the periods presented. All adjustments made to the interim financial statements were of a normal recurring nature. The accounting policies we follow are set forth in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 1 – Nature of Business and Significant Accounting Policies” to our financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 3, 2011 (“fiscal 2011”) filed with the SEC on June 9, 2011. At the beginning of the current fiscal year ending April 1, 2012 (“fiscal 2012”), we changed our quarterly reporting to a 13 week convention. The results of operations for the period ended January 1, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 we acquired substantially all of the assets of Vertex Chemical Corporation, Novel Wash Co. Inc. and R.H.A. Corporation, (collectively, “Vertex”). Vertex’s results are incorporated in the consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. See Note 11 – Business Combinations for additional information.

Note 2 – Earnings per Share Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) are computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted EPS includes the incremental shares assumed to be issued upon the exercise of stock options and the incremental shares assumed to be issued as performance units and restricted stock. Basic and diluted EPS were calculated using the following:   <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" border="0" style="border-collapse:collapse; text-align: left" align="center">  <tr> <td width="60%"> </td> <td valign="bottom" width="2%"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom" width="2%"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom" width="2%"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom" width="2%"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="6" align="center">Three months ended</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="6" align="center">Nine months ended</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2">   January 1, </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2">   December 31, </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2">   January 1, </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2">   December 31, </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000">   2012 </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000">   2010 </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000">   2012 </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000">   2010 </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> </tr>   <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top"> Weighted-average common shares outstanding – basic </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">10,332,480  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">10,259,458  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">10,320,810  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">10,256,674  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"> Dilutive impact of stock options, performance units, and restricted stock </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">78,053  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">96,430  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">82,901  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">79,495  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr style="font-size:1px"> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top"> Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">10,410,533  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">10,355,888  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">10,403,711  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">10,336,169  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr style="font-size:1px"> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> </tr>  </table> For the periods ended January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2010, there were no shares or stock options excluded from the calculation of weighted-average common shares for diluted EPS.

Note 3 – Discontinued Operations In February 2009, we agreed to sell our inventory and entered into a marketing agreement regarding the business of our Pharmaceutical segment, which provided pharmaceutical chemicals to retail pharmacies and small-scale pharmaceutical manufacturers. The agreement provides for annual payments based on a percentage of gross profit on future sales up to a maximum of approximately $3.7 million. We have no significant remaining obligations to fulfill under the agreement. To date we have received $2.2 million under this agreement and have recorded gains of approximately $1.3 million before taxes in fiscal 2012. The results of the Pharmaceutical segment have been reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

Note 4 – Cash and Cash Equivalents and Investments The following table presents information about our financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized to determine such fair value.   <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="86%" border="0" style="border-collapse:collapse; text-align: left">  <tr> <td width="61%"> </td> <td valign="bottom" width="1%"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom" width="1%"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom" width="1%"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom" width="1%"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="bottom">Description</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center">January 1,</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td colspan="2" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td colspan="2" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td colspan="2" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap">(In thousands)</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000">2012</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000">Level 1</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000">Level 2</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000">Level 3</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> </tr>   <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top"> Assets: </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">              Cash </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">$            18,744  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">$     18,744  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">$                -  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">$                -  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top">              Certificates of deposit </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">17,336  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">-  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">17,336  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">-  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td 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nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">$                -  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">$                -  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top">              Certificates of deposit </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">18,461  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">-  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">18,461  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td 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certificates of deposit (“CD’s”), with maturities ranging from three months to two years which fall within valuation technique Level 2. The CD’s are classified as investments in current assets and noncurrent assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of January 1, 2012, the CD’s in current assets had a fair value of $11.0 million, and in noncurrent assets, the CD’s had a fair value of $6.3 million. The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents accounts approximates fair value, as maturities are three months or less. We did not have any financial liability instruments subject to recurring fair value measurements as of January 1, 2012.

Note 5 – Inventories Inventories at January 1, 2012 and April 3, 2011 consisted of the following:   <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="60%" border="0" style="border-collapse:collapse; text-align: left">  <tr> <td width="78%"> </td> <td valign="bottom" width="1%"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom" width="1%"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center">January 1,</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center">April 3,</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000">2012</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000">2011</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> </tr>   <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top"> (In thousands) </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"> Finished goods (FIFO basis) </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">$          38,048  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">$          35,071  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top"> LIFO reserve </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">(5,681) </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">(5,854) </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr style="font-size:1px"> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"> Net inventory </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">$          32,367  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">$          29,217  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr style="font-size:1px"> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> </tr>  </table> The first in, first out (“FIFO”) value of inventories accounted for under the last in, first out (“LIFO”) method was $32.0 million at January 1, 2012 and $28.6 million at April 3, 2011. The remainder of the inventory was valued and accounted for under the FIFO method. The LIFO reserve decreased $0.6 million during the three months ended January 1, 2012 compared to an increase of $0.6 million the three months ended December 31, 2010. During the nine months ended January 1, 2012, the LIFO reserve decreased $0.2 million while the reserve increased $1.4 million in the nine months ended December 31, 2010 as a result of the changes in projected fiscal year-end inventory costs, inventory product mix and inventory volumes. The valuation of LIFO inventory for interim periods is based on our estimates of year-end inventory levels and costs.

Note 6 – Goodwill and Intangible Assets The carrying amount of goodwill as of January 1, 2012 was $6.5 million and at April 3, 2011 was $6.2 million. The $0.3 million increase in goodwill relates to the finalization of the determination of the fair value of inventory acquired as part of the acquisition of Vertex. Intangible assets consist primarily of customer lists, trade secrets and non-compete agreements classified as finite life and trademarks and trade names classified as indefinite life, related to previous business acquisitions. A summary of our intangible assets as of January 1, 2012 and April 3, 2011 were as follows:   <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="84%" border="0" style="border-collapse:collapse; text-align: left">  <tr> <td width="45%"> </td> <td valign="bottom" width="3%"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom" width="3%"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom" width="3%"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="10" align="center" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000">January 1, 2012</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000">Gross Carrying Amount</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000">Accumulated Amortization</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000">Net</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> </tr>   <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top"> (In thousands) </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"> Finite-life intangible assets </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top">     Customer relationships </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">$                5,508  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">$                (637) </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">$                4,871  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">     Trademark </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">1,240  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">(119) </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">1,121  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top">     Trade secrets </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">862  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">(494) </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">368  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">     Carrier relationships </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">800  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">(77) </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">723  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top">     Other finite-life intangible assets </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">339  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">(308) </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">31  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr style="font-size:1px"> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"> Total finite-life intangible assets </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">8,749  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">(1,635) </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">7,114  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top"> Indefinite-life intangible assets </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">1,227  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">-  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">1,227  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr style="font-size:1px"> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"> Total intangible assets, net </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">$                9,976  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">$                (1,635) </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">$                8,341  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr style="font-size:1px"> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td height="16"> </td> <td height="16" colspan="12"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="10" align="center" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000">April 3, 2011</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000">Gross Carrying Amount</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000">Accumulated Amortization</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000">Net</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top"> (In thousands) </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"> Finite-life intangible assets </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top">     Customer relationships </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">$                5,508  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">$                (423) </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">$                5,085  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">     Trademark </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">1,240  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">(26) </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">1,214  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top">     Trade secrets </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">862  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">(413) </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">449  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">     Carrier relationships </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">800  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">(18) </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">782  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top">     Other finite-life intangible assets </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">339  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">(285) </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">54  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr style="font-size:1px"> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"> Total finite-life intangible assets </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">8,749  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">(1,165) </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">7,584  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top"> Indefinite-life intangible assets </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">1,227  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">-  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">1,227  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr style="font-size:1px"> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"> Total intangible assets, net </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">$                9,976  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">$                (1,165) </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">$                8,811  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr style="font-size:1px"> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> </tr>  </table>

Note 7 – Income Taxes In the preparation of our financial statements, management calculates income taxes based upon the estimated effective rate applicable to operating results for the full fiscal year. This includes estimating the current tax liability as well as assessing differences resulting from different treatment of items for tax and book accounting purposes. These differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are recorded on the balance sheet. These assets and liabilities are analyzed regularly and management assesses the likelihood that deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income. We record any interest and penalties related to income taxes as income tax expense in the statements of income. We recognize the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurs.

Note 8 – Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows:   <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="70%" border="0" style="border-collapse:collapse; text-align: left">  <tr> <td width="80%"> </td> <td valign="bottom" width="8%"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom" width="8%"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" nowrap="nowrap" align="center">    January 1,    </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" nowrap="nowrap" align="center">    April 3,    </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="bottom">(In thousands)</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" nowrap="nowrap" align="center" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000">2012</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" nowrap="nowrap" align="center" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000">2011</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> </tr>   <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top"> Unrealized gain (loss) on: </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">     Available-for-sale investments </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">$</td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">(8</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom">)   </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">$</td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">3</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top">     Post-retirement plan liability adjustments </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">(263</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom">)   </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">(148</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom">)   </td> </tr> <tr style="font-size:1px"> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"> Accumulated other comprehensive loss </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom">$</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">(271</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom">)   </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom">$</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">(145</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom">)   </td> </tr> <tr style="font-size:1px"> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> </tr>  </table>

Note 9 – Stock Based Compensation Stock Option Awards. The following table represents the stock option activity for the nine months ended January 1, 2012:   <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="75%" border="0" style="border-collapse:collapse; text-align: left">  <tr> <td width="57%"> </td> <td valign="bottom" width="6%"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom" width="6%"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom" width="6%"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom" width="6%"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="6" nowrap="nowrap" align="center" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000">Outstanding</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="6" nowrap="nowrap" align="center" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000">Exercisable</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" nowrap="nowrap" align="center" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000">    Shares    </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" nowrap="nowrap" align="center" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000">    Weighted-     Average Exercise Price</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" nowrap="nowrap" align="center" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000">    Shares    </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" nowrap="nowrap" align="center" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000">    Weighted- Average Exercise Price</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> </tr>   <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top"> Outstanding at beginning of period </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">131,997</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom">$</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">17.82</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">66,666</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom">$</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">17.67  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"> Granted </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">-</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">-</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">-</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">-  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top"> Vested </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">-</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">-</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">27,999</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">15.43  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"> Exercised </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">(12,333</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom">) </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">15.43</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">(12,333</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom">) </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">15.43  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top"> Forfeited or expired </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">-</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">-</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">-</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">-  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr style="font-size:1px"> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"> Outstanding at end of period </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">119,664</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom">$</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">18.07</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">82,332</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom">$</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">17.24  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr style="font-size:1px"> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> </tr>  </table> Compensation expense for the three and nine months ended January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2010 related to stock options was not material. Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units. Our Board of Directors approved a performance-based equity compensation arrangement for our executive officers during the first quarters of each of fiscal 2011 and 2012. These performance-based arrangements provide for the grant of performance-based restricted stock units that represent a possible future issuance of restricted shares of our common stock based on our pre-tax income target for the applicable fiscal year. The actual number of restricted shares to be issued to each executive officer will be determined when our final financial information becomes available after the applicable fiscal year and will be between zero shares and 45,081 shares in the aggregate for fiscal 2012. The restricted shares issued will fully vest two years after the last day of the fiscal year on which the performance is based. We are recording the compensation expense for the outstanding performance share units and then-converted restricted stock over the life of the awards. The following table represents the restricted stock activity for the nine months ended January 1, 2012:   <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="60%" border="0" style="border-collapse:collapse; text-align: left">  <tr> <td width="75%"> </td> <td valign="bottom" width="7%"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom" width="7%"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" nowrap="nowrap" align="center" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000">    Shares    </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" nowrap="nowrap" align="center" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000">Weighted- Average Grant   Date Fair Value  </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> </tr>   <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top"> Outstanding at beginning of period </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">11,667  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom">$</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">25.81  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"> Granted </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">33,321  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">35.39  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top"> Vested </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">-  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">-  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"> Forfeited or expired </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">-  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">-  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr style="font-size:1px"> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top"> Outstanding at end of period </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">44,988  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom">$</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" align="right">32.91  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr style="font-size:1px"> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> </tr>  </table> We recorded compensation expense of $0.2 million and $0.6 million related to performance share units for the three and nine months ended January 1, 2012, respectively. We recorded compensation expense of $0.4 million and $0.9 million related to performance share units for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2010, respectively. Substantially all of the compensation expense was recorded in Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.   Restricted Stock Awards. As part of their retainer, each non-employee Director receives an annual grant of restricted stock for their Board services. The restricted stock awards are expensed over the requisite vesting period, which is one year from the date of issuance, based on the market value on the date of grant. The following table represents the Board’s restricted stock activity for the nine months ended January 1, 2012:   <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="62%" border="0" style="border-collapse:collapse; text-align: left">  <tr style="visibility:hidden; line-height:0pt; color:white"> <td width="74%"> </td> <td valign="bottom" width="8%"> </td> <td> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap">Date Fair Value </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom" width="8%"> </td> <td> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap">Date Fair Value </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000">Shares</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000">Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> </tr>   <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top"> Outstanding at beginning of period </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">6,996</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">$</td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">30.00</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"> Granted </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">6,120</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">34.31</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top"> Vested </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">(6,996)</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">30.00</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"> Forfeited or expired </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">- </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">- </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr style="font-size:1px"> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top"> Outstanding at end of period </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">6,120</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">$</td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">34.31</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr style="font-size:1px"> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td valign="bottom">   </td> <td> </td> </tr>  </table> Compensation expense for the quarter ended January 1, 2012 related to restricted stock awards to the Board was $0.1 million. Compensation expense for the quarter ended December 31, 2010 was not material. We recorded $0.2 million in compensation expense related to restricted stock awards to the Board for the nine month period ended January 1, 2012 and $0.1 million for the nine month period ended December 31, 2010.

Note 10 – Commitments and Contingencies Litigation —On November 3, 2009, ICL Performance Products, LP (“ICL”), a chemical supplier to us, filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, asserting breach of a contract for the sale of phosphoric acid in 2009 (the “2009 Contract”). ICL seeks to recover $7.3 million in damages and pre-judgment interest, and additionally seeks to recover its costs and attorneys’ fees. ICL also claimed that we breached a contract for the sale of phosphoric acid in 2008 (the “2008 Contract”). ICL has since dropped its claim for breach of the 2008 Contract. We have counterclaimed against ICL alleging that ICL falsely claimed to have a shortage of raw materials that prevented it from supplying us with the contracted quantity of phosphoric acid for 2008. We claim that ICL used this alleged shortage and the threat of discontinued shipments of phosphoric acid to force us to pay increased prices for the remainder of 2008, and to sign the 2009 Contract. Based on this alleged conduct, we have brought four alternate causes of action including: (1) breach of contract, (2) breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, (3) negligent misrepresentation, and (4) intentional misrepresentation. We seek to recover $1.5 million in damages, and additionally seek to recover punitive damages, pre- and post-judgment interest, and our costs and attorneys’ fees. The discovery phase in this action is complete, and both parties have moved for summary judgment in their favor. We do not know how or when the Court might rule on the parties’ summary judgment motions. No trial date has been set. We are not able to predict the ultimate outcome of this litigation, but it may be costly and disruptive. Lawsuits such as this can result in substantial costs and divert our management’s attention and resources, which may have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations, including cash flows. We are a party from time to time in other legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of our business. To date, none of the litigation has had a material effect on us.

Note 11 – Business Combinations On January 14, 2011, we completed the acquisition of the assets of Vertex for $27.2 million with $25.5 million paid at closing and the remaining $1.7 million paid during the first quarter of fiscal 2012. We acquired substantially all of the assets used in Vertex’s business, which is primarily the manufacture and distribution of sodium hypochlorite and the distribution of caustic soda, hydrochloric acid and related products. Vertex operating results are included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income in our Industrial segment from the date of acquisition.   The following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial results of operations are presented as if the Vertex acquisition had been completed at the beginning of the each period presented:   <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="85%" border="0" style="border-collapse:collapse; text-align: left">  <tr> <td width="88%"> </td> <td valign="bottom" width="1%"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom" width="1%"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom" width="1%"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom" width="1%"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="6" align="center" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000">Three months ended</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="6" align="center" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000">Nine months ended</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center">    January 1,    </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center">  December 31,    </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center">    January 1,    </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center">  December 31,    </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="bottom">(In thousands, except share and per-share data)</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000">2012</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000">2010</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000">2012</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000">2010</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> </tr>   <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top"> Pro forma net sales </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">  $</td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">84,160  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">  $</td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">79,920  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">  $</td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">260,624  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">  $</td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">245,977  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"> Pro forma net earnings </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">5,552  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">4,533  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">19,180  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">19,799  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td height="16"> </td> <td height="16" colspan="4"> </td> <td height="16" colspan="4"> </td> <td height="16" colspan="4"> </td> <td height="16" colspan="4"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top"> Pro forma earnings per share: </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">      Basic </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">  $</td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">0.54  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">  $</td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">0.44  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">  $</td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">1.86  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">  $</td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">1.93  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top">      Diluted </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">0.53  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">0.44  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">1.84  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">1.92  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td height="16"> </td> <td height="16" colspan="4"> </td> <td height="16" colspan="4"> </td> <td height="16" colspan="4"> </td> <td height="16" colspan="4"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"> Weighted average common shares outstanding: </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top">      Basic </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">10,332,480  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">10,259,458  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">10,320,810  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">10,256,674  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">      Diluted </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">10,410,533  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">10,355,888  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">10,403,711  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">10,336,169  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr>  </table> The results for the three and nine months ended January 1, 2012 shown in this table reflect actual condensed consolidated financial results for the period, while the results for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2010 reflect pro forma condensed consolidated financial results. These unaudited financial results have been prepared for illustrative purposes only and do not purport to be indicative of the results of operations that actually would have resulted had the acquisition occurred on the first day of each fiscal period presented, or of future results of the consolidated entities. The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information does not reflect any operating efficiencies and cost savings that may be realized from the integration of the acquisition.

Note 12 – Segment Information We have two reportable segments: Industrial and Water Treatment. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies as disclosed in our fiscal 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Product costs and expenses for each segment are based on actual costs incurred along with cost allocation of shared and centralized functions. We evaluate performance based on profit or loss from operations before income taxes not including nonrecurring gains and losses. Reportable segments are defined by product and type of customer. Segments are responsible for the sales, marketing and development of their products and services. The segments do not have separate accounting, administration, customer service or purchasing functions. There are no intersegment sales and no operating segments have been aggregated. Given our nature, it is not practical to disclose revenues from external customers for each product or each group of similar products. No single customer represents 10 percent or more of our revenue. Sales are primarily within the United States and all assets are located within the United States.   <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="75%" border="0" style="border-collapse:collapse; text-align: left">  <tr> <td width="65%"> </td> <td valign="bottom" width="7%"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom" width="7%"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td valign="bottom" width="7%"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="bottom">Reportable Segments</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000">    Industrial    </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000">Water     Treatment    </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000">        Total         </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> </tr>   <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top"> (In thousands) </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"> Three months ended January 1, 2012: </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top">         Sales </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">  $</td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">63,741  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">  $</td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">20,419  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">  $</td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">84,160  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">         Gross profit </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">10,213  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">5,466  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">15,679  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top">         Operating income </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">5,716  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">2,800  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">8,516  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td height="16"> </td> <td height="16" colspan="4"> </td> <td height="16" colspan="4"> </td> <td height="16" colspan="4"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"> Three months ended December 31, 2010: </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top">         Sales </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">  $</td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">51,282  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">  $</td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">19,338  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">  $</td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">70,620  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">         Gross profit </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">8,627  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">5,099  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">13,726  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top">         Operating income </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">4,130  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">2,703  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">6,833  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td height="16"> </td> <td height="16" colspan="4"> </td> <td height="16" colspan="4"> </td> <td height="16" colspan="4"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"> Nine months ended January 1, 2012: </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top">         Sales </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">  $</td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">188,646  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">  $</td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">71,978  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">  $</td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">260,624  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">         Gross profit </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">31,786  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">20,570  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">52,356  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top">         Operating income </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">17,143  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">12,349  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">29,492  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td height="16"> </td> <td height="16" colspan="4"> </td> <td height="16" colspan="4"> </td> <td height="16" colspan="4"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"> Nine months ended December 31, 2010: </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top">         Sales </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">  $</td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">146,016  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">  $</td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">69,668  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">  $</td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">215,684  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">         Gross profit </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">28,550  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">21,366  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">49,916  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#cceeff"> <td valign="top">         Operating income </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">15,894  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">13,654  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">29,548  </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"> </td> </tr>  </table>