American & Efird is a subsidiary of Ruddick Corporation, a diversified holding company with corporate subsidiary offices in or near Charlotte, North Carolina. The subsidiaries of Ruddick include:

• American & Efird, Inc., which manufactures and distributes sewing thread for industrial and consumer markets. 
• Harris Teeter, Inc., which which operates a regional chain of supermarkets in five southeastern states.
• Ruddick Investment Company. 
   

Quarterly Financial Highlights (11/3/05)
Fourth Quarter, Fiscal Year 2005, Ending 10/2/05 
(in thousands except per share amounts) (Not audited)