The weather and high natural gas prices have been challenging. However, operating performance continues to be strong, and we continue to make progress on our plan.

Despite the weather- related slow start this year, particularly in January, performance continued to improve as the quarter progressed and Service Experts is on the right track.

Undoubtedly, this was Chris' best performance to this point considering the weather conditions. Like the longer relay team, the 1,600-meter team proved that they will be in the hunt as the season continues.

June sales were ahead of plan, reflecting strong performance in hot-weather-related categories such as seasonal apparel, accessories, and specialty items.

The non-cash MCV impairment charge overshadows the fact that Consumers Energy and CMS Enterprises turned in strong operational performances in 2005. For example, the utility met record customer demand for electricity in Michigan last summer. Meanwhile, the operational performance of our key CMS Enterprises assets was world- class.

The non-cash MCV impairment charge overshadows the fact that Consumers Energy and CMS Enterprises turned in strong operational performances in 2005. For example, the utility met record customer demand for electricity in Michigan last summer. Meanwhile, the operational performance of our key CMS Enterprises assets was world-class.