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<P>You have logged in to complete the <b>2005 Distributor Financial Ratios</b> survey.  There are 28 questions.  </P>
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<P>You will be asked to supply information on your company's Total Net Sales, Total Cost of Goods Sold, <br>Total Operating Expenses, Non-Operating Income, Net Fixed Assets, and Net Worth, among other <br>indicators of your company's financial condition.  If, at this time, you do not have the proper paperwork <br>to complete this survey, click the Cancel button below, then login again when you are ready.</P>
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