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These measures aim to significantly lowerbreak-even points on an EBIT basis and to prepare the Group should the crisiscontinue for some time. About CivicUS CivicUS is the leading continuous advisory service firm for executive?levelmanagement in state and local government. They did everything theycouldto save him, and their dedication paid off.Pro Plan Rally to RescueThe Pro Plan Rally to Rescue program is a partnership with Purina Pro Planbrand pet food and pet rescue organizations across the country. Q109--------------Q1 09 Gross margin12.8%Special items in gross margin2.4%----Q1 09 Gross margin before special items 15.2%Restructuring savings1.2%Volume/price/mix 2.4%LIFO reserve adjustments-0.6%Q2 09 Gross margin before special items 18.2%Special items in gross margin -0.8%----Q2 09 Gross margin17.4%"Our second quarter gross margin expansion and earnings improvement providefurther evidence that we have radically reduced our manufacturing capacity andcost structure," said Stephen D Newlin, chairman, president and chiefexecutive officer.

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