I've been reviewing some of the preliminary financial data from a variety of our reports. I noticed that we are charged $ $2,196,000$ ?in depreciation for Axe. From discussions with our board, we predict an increase in depreciation for Axe.

I $\text{'}$ d like you to communicate the primary effect of this increase to Louis, as well as those on the leadership team in operations. I $\text{'}$ m sure they will be interested in learning what $($ if any $)$ ?impact this will have on our