They run papers with a great reputation for quality like the Sacramento Bee, and make a 30 percent profit doing it.

We think that Fields Corner deserves more than the low-quality grocery store that Midland has a reputation for and proved itself to be.

They love our product, our quality and reputation in the marketplace. They are going to be able to multiply it so much faster than we can. Their goal is to run two shifts by the end of the year.

We look forward to building on the IFS reputation for quality and service. And, although we think the IFS institutional and retail bank funds platform was very successful in its targeted geography in the Midwest, we believe there is a much broader national market opportunity. Therefore, a priority focus for us will be to expand more broadly across the retail marketplace, We envision American Independence as a new kind of investment management firm -- big enough to offer expertise, quality, and choice to serve a variety of investing needs, but not so big that we can't provide the personal or customized service we think our clients seek and value.

The center has a reputation for presenting diverse, high-quality programs. Like every theater, we know that some of our shows will exceed expectations and others will not. Given our strong advance sales for the rest of season, we expect our ticket revenue to balance out.

Raising profit thresholds are in line with the regulator's pledge to help good-quality companies raise capital and upgrade market fundamentals. Investors will be glad to see the market shutting its doors to poor performers.