Hi Everyone,

I wanted to wish everyone Merry Christmas.   I  seem to have the Christmas Spirit in greater abundance this year.  I like the Christmas Season generally, but this year, more than usual.  I am optimistic about POET achieving quantitive, positive results to our ledger for 2018.   I think our POET Team's hard work and shareholder patience will begin to pay off.  I also think the USA's tax breaks and reduced regulations this year and next will bring a general feeling of optimism to business that will spread across borders.  I want to thank our Forum contributors for the great reports regarding our Company and our Industry Sector.  We have a lot going on right now.  Kind of an exciting time it seems.  I plan on attending the SPIE Show at Moscone Center at the end of January & early February.  I believe POET will have a booth there.  I will send a firsthand report. Hopefully, I will see Suresh, Dr. Bill Ring, and others there.  So, anyway, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.   I hoping 2018 will be our year.  One of many.  Cheers  BT