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will boost second and third-quarter sales and earnings sequentially. Finally, the launch of the GM center console program in the fourth quarter is anticipated to make that quarter our strongest in sales and earnings for Fiscal 2013. This anticipated progression throughout Fiscal 2013 is in line with our original projections, and we are reiterating our full-year Fiscal 2013 guidance of $495 to $525 million in sales and earnings per share of $0.52 to $0.67. 

In Fiscal 2012, Methode continued its tradition of 40 years of uninterrupted dividends. The dividend payout is based on our philosophy to provide shareholder value, while also maintaining a strong balance sheet in order to benefit from future growth opportunities. 

We would like to take this opportunity to recognize our employees for their contribution and commitment to the success of Methode. We also appreciate your investment in Methode, and management is committed to executing on its business plan to drive future revenue and earnings growth. We offer our gratitude, as well, to our customers and suppliers, for their continuing support of the growth of the Company. Lastly, thanks to our board of directors for their important work on behalf of all stakeholders. Our company has come a long way since the beginning of the restructuring four years ago — we are determined to become a superior-performing company, and we look to the future with optimism and confidence. 

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August 1, 2012 

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In Fiscal 2012, Methode continued its tradition of 40 years of uninterrupted dividends. The dividend payout is based on our philosophy to provide shar eholder value, while also maintaining str ong balance sheet in or der to benefit from future growth opportunities. 

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