The company's board of directors has authorized the repurchaseof up to $30 million of its common stock over a period ending nolater than Aug. 22, 2009. The company, led by president and CEO,Edward J. Rohling, warned that the repurchases may continue whilethe company explores other strategic initiatives, including thesale of the company.

The cost reduction initiatives include downsizing corporateoffice staff and consolidating its five current operating regionsinto two regions. The restructuring was completed on Aug. 23. Thecompany will take a charge of $1 million associated with the costreduction initiative in the third quarter.

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