SFAS
No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities, establishes accounting and reporting standards
for derivative instruments, requiring recognition of the fair
value of all derivatives as assets or liabilities on the balance
sheet. Gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value
would be included in income, or in comprehensive income, depending
on whether the instrument qualifies for hedge accounting and
the type of hedging instrument involved. SFAS No. 137 Accounting
for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities-Deferral
of the Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 133 makes
this statement effective for fiscal years beginning after
June 15, 2000. Management intends to adopt the provisions
of SFAS No. 133 during the Company’s fiscal year 2002. The
impact of this pronouncement on the Company’s financial results
is currently being evaluated.
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