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Brown Safety* [a fictional company], is the manufacturer of safety products such as chemical goggles, fire extinguishers, safety ropes, and scaffolding for construction jobs. In 2001, the company reported record EPS of $2.79, up from just $0.03 the year before.

Brown Safety
Consolidated Statements of Income

(Thousands except per share amounts)

Fiscal year ended 2001 2000 1999
Net Sales $5,000 $10,000 $20,000
Cost of Goods Sold, Occupancy and Buying Costs 2,500 5,000 10,000
Gross Income 2,500 5,000 10,000
General, Administrative and Store Operating Expense 1,000 1,000 1,000
Operating Income 1,500 4,000 9,000
Interest Income, Net 0 0 0
Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes 1,500 4,000 9,000
Investment Income $350,000 0 0
Provision for Income Taxes 70,510 600 1,350
Net Income $279,490 3,400 7,650
Net Income Per Share:
Basic $2.79 $0.03 $0.08
Diluted $2.79 $0.03 $0.08

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements
100,000 shares outstanding

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