Management's Discussion and Analysis

Forward-Looking Information

Certain information contained in this report includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of section 21(E) of the Securities Exchange Act. We intend the forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements in this section. All statements regarding our expected financial plans, future capital requirements, forecasted, demographic and economic trends relating to our industry, ability to complete internal restructuring programs and to realize anticipated cost savings from such programs, ability to complete acquisitions, to realize anticipated cost savings and other benefits from acquisitions, to recover acquisition-related costs and similar matters are forward-looking statements. In some cases, these statements can be identified by our use of forward-looking words such as "may," "will," "should," "anticipate," "continue," "estimate," "expect," "plan," "believe," "predict," "potential" or "intend. "The forward-looking information is based on various factors and is derived using numerous assumptions. However, these statements are only predictions based on current facts and circumstances and reasonable assumptions about future events. These statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results to be materially different from our expectations include actions of competitors, customer relationships, our ability to realize expected cost savings and margin improvements, market acceptance of new products, actual amounts and timing of special charge items, removal and disposal costs, final negotiations of third-party contracts, the impact of stock market conditions on our share repurchase program, fluctuations in the cost and availability of supply chain resources and global economic conditions, including interest and currency rate fluctuations, and inflation rates. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.