Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 17:
Quarterly financial data (unaudited)

During fiscal 1997, the Company changed its fiscal year end from February 28 to January 31. Quarterly results restated for the twelve months ended January 31, 1998 are as follows:

(a)In the fourth quarter of fiscal 1998, the Company recognized pre-tax charges of $57,935,000 (which includes $3,130,000 of a restructuring related inventory provision) related to restructuring expenses. In the third quarter of fiscal 1997, the Company recognized pre-tax charges of $11,337,000, primarily related to the DDI acquisition and certain provisions for reductions in force and facility closures at other locations.

(b)Fourth Quarter Ended January 31, 1998 reflects results for the two months ended January 31, 1998.

(c)Reflects the reversal of a fiscal 1995 merger related inventory provision that was not fully utilized.

Quarterly financials data by business segment (unaudited):

(a)Includes unallocated corporate headquarter expenses.

(b)Includes restructuring related inventory provisions of $2,509,000 in Domestic Operations and $1,211,000 in International Operations.

(c)Reflects the reversal of a fiscal 1995 merger related inventory provision that was not fully utilized.