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Note 7. 

## Commitments 

## A. Leases 

The Company occupies office and warehouse facilities under terms of operating leases expiring up to 2010. Total rent expense for 2002, 2001 and 2000 was $28,147, $24,323 and $19,390, respectively. At December 31, 2002, future minimum annual lease pay- ments under all leases are as follows: 

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## B. Employee Benefits 

The Company has employee savings plans under which the Company provides a discre- tionary matching contribution. In 2002, 2001, and 2000, the Company’s contributions under the plans were $3,292, $2,937, and $2,596, respectively. 

Note 8. 

## Contingencies 

The Company is ordinarily involved in claims and lawsuits which arise in the normal course of business, none of which currently, in management’s opinion, will have a significant effect on the Company’s financial condition. 

