Technology Investments. Watsco continues to invest in its transformative technologies, especially as it relates to increasing customer adoption and gaining market share. Headcount dedicated to technology increased by 20% compared to a year ago and overall spending has increased $5 million in 2021 (10 cents per share). Technology spending was $41 million over the last 12 months ended September 30, 2021. People Investments. In response to strong demand and consistent with our long-term focus, Watsco added over 450 employees since a year ago in support of defined growth initiatives, including staffing 20 new locations. In addition, Watsco's culture to reward performance through a number of pay-for-performance programs has resulted in a $36 million increase in performance-based compensation (65 cent EPS impact for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2021). Mr. Nahmad added: "We believe we have delivered extraordinary performance under extraordinary circumstances thus far in 2021.