Cautionary Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements. Interpublic's representatives may also make forward-looking statements orally from time to time. Statements in this document that are not historical facts, including statements about Interpublic's beliefs and expectations, particularly regarding recent business and economic trends, ongoing liabilities following termination of the British Grand Prix promoters agreements, the impact of litigation, the SEC investigation, dispositions, impairment charges, and the integration of acquisitions and restructuring costs, constitute forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current plans, estimates and projections, and are subject to change based on a number of factors, including those outlined in this section. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Interpublic undertakes no obligation to update publicly any of them in light of new information or future events.
Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Such risk factors include, but are not limited to, the following:
- risks associated with the effects of global, national and regional economic and political conditions;
- Interpublic's ability to attract new clients and retain existing clients;
- the financial success of Interpublic's clients;
- Interpublic’s ability to retain and attract key employees;
- developments from changes in the regulatory and legal environment for advertising and marketing and communications services companies around the world;
- potential adverse effects if Interpublic is required to recognize additional impairment charges or other adverse accounting related developments;
- potential adverse developments in connection with the SEC investigation;
- potential claims relating to termination of the British Grand Prix promoters agreement and the Silverstone lease contracts;
- potential downgrades in the credit ratings of Interpublic’s securities; and
- the successful completion and integration of acquisitions which complement and expand Interpublic's business capabilities.
Investors should carefully consider these risk factors and the additional risk factors outlined in more detail in Interpublic’s Form 2003 10-K, June 2004 Form 10-Q and other SEC filings.