Operator

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the K-Bro Linen Inc. First Quarter 2026 Results Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] This call is being recorded on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. And I would now like to turn the conference over to Kristie Plaquin. Please go ahead.

Kristie Plaquin
Chief Financial Officer

Thank you, operator, and good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining us today, and welcome to our first quarter results conference call. On the line with me today is Linda McCurdy, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Before we begin, I'd like to remind everyone that statements made during our prepared remarks of the conference call with reference to management's expectations or our predictions of the future are forward-looking statements. All statements made today, which are not statements of historical facts are considered to be forward-looking statements. Certain material factors or assumptions were applied in drawing a conclusion or making a forecast or projection as reflected in the forward-looking information. Investors are also cautioned not to place undue reliance on these statements. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated. Risk factors that can affect the results are detailed in the corporation's public filings.

I'll now turn the call over to our CEO, Linda McCurdy, who will provide her insights and remarks on the quarter. Linda?

Linda McCurdy
President, CEO & Director

Thank you very much, Kristie, and