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from 8-K 3 pages “We Are Very Optimistic Regarding the Outlook for FY2003, as Well,” Continued Wildrick. “While the Gain in Our First Quarter Earnings Will Be Moderated by Severe Snowstorms in February and Consumer Anxiety Regarding Prospects for a War in Iraq, We Believe That the Successful Execution of Our Store Expansion Program and Merchandising Strategy Should Allow Earnings in FY2003 to Reach $1.75-$1.85 Per Share, Compared With Recent Consensus Analyst Estimates of Approximately $1.67 Per Diluted Share.”