The company has reported earnings of $1.53 million or $0.70 per average share outstanding on total operations for the first quarter, compared to earnings of $1.68 million or $0.78 per average share outstanding on total operations for the first quarter ended December 31, 2006.

Earnings per share for the 12 months ended December 31, 2007 were $1.76 on continuing operations and $1.68 for total operations, compared to $1.53 on continuing operations and $1.76 on total operations for the 12 months ended December 31, 2006.