The future for American-based B2C could be partnerships with Asian-based B2B operators.

We need to understand the global trend and the local fact.

Based on the history of long-term economic planning . . . it is very hard to convince the people whom most of their lives have been in control to give up control.

From this line one could consider if the business could, in the future, be sold or run by non-owner management for the benefit of the owner for retirement purposes or other.

The settlement will avoid future disputes and litigation concerning these matters,

We are as confident as ever that our underlying core business activities will continue to develop and grow, generating future quality earnings.