RE:RE:This guy just never ceases to amaze meThe Q1 numbers Tropical ,should look very decent. (1) We will not have the revenue like in 2024 because we do not have that large Septa income like last year, however: we do have the Lexington contract. (2) On the plus side, we have the $658 755.00 into kitty if our man decides to do nothing and use as deposit. (3) The tax situation should not be a factor , as it was last Q . Taxes are a fact of life ,but not a factor one should worry about. (4) Operating costs should drop 10% -12% ,maybe more. The cost of new manpower in 2024 is there,no question, however the set-up and bulk of training costs should be reduced significantly. (5) Operating expenses are another fact of life, however a 4-5% drop there is probable . The WILDCARD will be whats NOT in the financials. --This margin drop on profit found in Q3-Q4 will be the thing to watch . ------- Don't forget ,company set goals of 10000 MDC's under contract at $30/U.S/ per bus . The large May 2024 contract (looks to be done) by my calculation at $23 /U.S/bus. Figure 45% up front margin at $30 ,with $16.5 cost and $13.5 profit . NOW: figure $23 /bus. Cost still at $16.5 ,but now profit reduces to only $ 6.50 . Thats the worry.Thats the margin drop . Kind of hard to tell new customers to pay $30 when they know that May contract was for $23. Yes, new items may be available now on MDC coverage that was not available in May, however ,we will leave it at that . We have to get the margin profit back.