-- so in the third quarter we saw no signs of weakening. we're up 18 percent over last year's third quarter gross and, needless to say, that's a new record.
the competition continues to flag and we continue to take up the slack. market share in most divisions is increasing and we've opened seven new regional offices.
our international division has also shown vigorous upward movement in the past six months and we're looking at some exciting things in
sub-franchising. don't talk to me about sub-franchising; we're making so much money in sub-franchising it isn't even funny.
our owned-and-operateds are performing far above expectations both here and abroad, and the federal tax act of 1958 is giving us a swell writeoff on our plant and heavies.
the news in the money market isn't good -- it's excellent.
our nominees and assigns continue to multiply and expand extending our influence regionally, nationally and globally. so, third quarter and year- to-date, we've set a new record for sales.
new record in gross.
new record in pre-tax earnings.
new record in after-tax profit.
and our stock has split twice this year.
in short.
we're loaded.
mr. hudsucker?
yeah, well, he didn't look rich.
looking down at the book as the head accountant hovers over his shoulder, waiting for his reaction.
addison!
myron?