According  to  non-audited financial data, the company turnover in 1997

was LVL

6.1 million; 72%

of  sales  went  to  export  markets,  and  the remaining 28% were sold

domestically.

The  projected  net  profit  for  1997  is about LVL 200,000. The total

amount paid in taxes is 683,231

LVL, which breaks down as:

corporate income tax 144,227

property tax 14,100

land tax 1,200

natural resources tax 13,100

individual income tax 151,819

social tax 358,785

For the year 1998, the company is expecting its net sales to reach LVL

6,700,000, which would be an increase by 10% compared to 1997.

As of January 1, 1998, the company employed 520 people; average wage in

1997 was LVL

175.50.