Church & Dwight Co., Inc. manufactures and markets a wide range of personal care, household and specialty products, under the ARM & HAMMER brand name and other well-known trademarks.
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. manufactures and markets a wide range of personal care, household and specialty products, under the ARM & HAMMER brand name and other well-known trademarks.
This release contains forward-looking statements relating, among others, to short- and long-term financial objectives, sales and earnings growth, gross margin and earnings per share. These statements represent the intentions, plans, expectations and beliefs of Church & Dwight, and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside the Company’s control and could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. The uncertainties include assumptions as to market growth and consumer demand (including the effect of political and economic events on consumer demand), raw material and energy prices, the financial condition of major customers, increased marketing spending with regard to the oral care brands acquired from Unilever in 2003, adjustments resulting from the change in revenue recognition, and the Company’s determination and ability to exercise its option to acquire the remaining 50% interest in Armkel. With regard to the new product introductions referred to in this release, there is particular uncertainty relating to trade, competitive and consumer reactions. Other factors, which could materially affect the results, include the outcome of contingencies, including litigation, pending regulatory proceedings, environmental remediation and the divestiture of assets. For a description of additional cautionary statements, see Church & Dwight and Armkel’s quarterly and annual reports filed with the SEC.
The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are advised, however, to consult the Company’s disclosures, in its filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, particularly those contained in Risk Factors in Item 1 of Part 1 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10K for the year ended December 31, 2003. This discussion is provided as permitted by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.