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PART II
ITEM 7A -- QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Market risk represents the risk of loss that may impact our financial
position, operating results, or cash flows due to adverse changes in financial
and commodity market prices and rates. We are exposed to market risk due to
changes in United States interest rates. This exposure is directly related to
our normal operating and funding activities. Historically, and as of December
31, 2000, we have not used derivative instruments or engaged in hedging
activities.
The interest rate on our $15.0 million revolving credit facility is prime
plus 1.5%. The revolving credit facility expires in September 2002. As of
December 31, 2000, we had outstanding borrowings on the revolving line of credit
of $11.4 million. Changes in interest rates have no impact on our other debt as
all of our other notes have fixed interest rates between 8% and 14%.
We manage interest rate risk by investing excess funds in cash equivalents
and short-term investments bearing variable interest rates, which are tied to
various market indices. As a result, we do not believe that near-term changes in
interest rates will result in a material effect on our future earnings, fair
values or cash flows.
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