Robert Blum | Investor Relations, Lytham Partners |
Joe Forkey | Chief Executive Officer |
Good day and welcome to the Precision Optics Reports First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Results Conference Call. All participants will be in a listen-only mode. [Operator Instructions] After today's presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions. [Operator Instructions] Please note this event is being recorded. I would now like to turn the conference over to Robert Blum with Lytham Partners. ahead. go Please,
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Hey, Betsy, are you while can see if -- we maybe I'd there if I've couple I'll got questions, here. see to any like a Joe, address.
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turn session. back conference This to for management concludes like remarks. would to any closing question-and-answer our the [Operator over I Instructions]
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