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{system, service, information}

{product, market, service}

{regulation, change, law}

{condition, economic, financial}

{acquisition, growth, future}

{operation, international, foreign}

{personnel, key, retain}

{property, intellectual, protect}

{control, financial, internal}

A global market crisis and related economic recession may affect FactSet s revenues and liquidity FactSet must continue to introduce new products and product enhancements to maintain its leading technological position FactSet must ensure the protection and privacy of client data A prolonged or recurring outage at one of FactSet s data centers could result in reduced service and the loss of clients FactSet s ability to integrate and market FactSet Fundamentals as a high quality asset and win new clients FactSet s ability to integrate newly acquired companies The negotiation of contract terms supporting new and existing databases or products Exposure to fluctuations in currency exchange rates that could negatively impact FactSet s financial results and cash flows Increased competition in FactSet s industry that may cause price reductions or loss of market share FactSet s ability to achieve its historical levels of profitability and growth rates for revenues, earnings per share and cash flows Third parties may claim FactSet infringes upon their intellectual property rights FactSet must hire and retain key qualified personnel Resolution of ongoing and other probable audits by tax authorities Changes in accounting may affect FactSet s reported earnings and operating income Internal controls may be ineffective

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