EX-23 5 ex23.txt EXHIBIT 23 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC Exhibit 23 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our reports included in this Form 10-K, into the Company's previously filed Registration Statement No. 33-55647, Registration Statement No. 33-60443 and Registration Statement No. 33-60449. ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP St. Louis, Missouri March 26, 2002 68