Sam Scott Quotes
While we benefited from improved performances in our South America and Asia/Africa segments, the fourth quarter was a very difficult one for our North American business, specifically our US operations. Stronger results in Canada and Mexico were unfortunately reduced by an operating loss in the US business, attributable to the continuing increase in energy and supply costs, and operating issues and boiler reliability at Argo, our largest plant. 
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Even though 2005 was the Company's second-best level of net income and EPS, the effects from various operational issues that arose throughout the year at our US Argo facility hurt the bottom line. However, the year had several important positives, with our South American business posting its best year ever for sales and operating income and our Asia/Africa segment continuing its recovery to near-record sales and profit levels. We also strengthened our balance sheet and achieved record operating cash flow.
- Sam Scott
We're cautiously optimistic about prospects for meaningful earnings growth in 2006. We have achieved higher contract pricing in our US and Canadian businesses for 2006. We are focused on resolving the issues in our US operations, and expect a continuation of solid performances in our South American and Asia/Africa businesses.
- Sam Scott