Quotes about Trends

1. We are encouraged by the momentum we are seeing in store traffic trends.

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2. Kira has a strong background both as a seasoned executive focused on driving innovation as well as an entrepreneur capitalizing on emerging industry trends. We are delighted that she is joining the Calix board of directors.

   In Calix, Inc. (CALX) Names Kira Makagon to the Board of Directors

3. In aggregate, the company's key performance trends, careful executive succession process, and current board renewal efforts strongly suggest that the dissident's arguments are poorly-founded, and that there is not a compelling need for shareholders to effect board change at this time.

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