1. during the past months, our company has suffered losses because of the increase in the prices of the raw materials. to remedy the situation, the company has already requested the committee for the control of commodity prices to allow us to increase the price of our car cars by 10%. the issue is being considered by the committer. 2. meanwhile, for the company to continue its production, we must reduce our operation costs by cancelling, for the time being, the commissions given to all of you. we are sorry to have to give you such information. however, we hope that the measures adopted will be only temporary. 3. please inform us if you have any other suggestions or comments. we are willing to listen to all of them.