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Impairment in the carrying value of goodwill or other assets could negatively affect our consolidated results of operations and net worth. Because of the rapid technology changes in our industry, we may not be able to compete if we cannot quickly develop, source and introduce differentiating and innovative products. We may be dependent on third parties for new product introductions or technologies in order to introduce our own new products. Global economic conditions and uncertainty could adversely affect our revenue and gross margin. Our international operations subject us to economic risk as our results of operations may be adversely affected by changes in political, economic and other conditions and foreign currency fluctuations If we do not successfully manage our multiple brands on a global basis, it could have a material impact on our financial results. If we do not achieve the expected benefits from strategic relationships, our financial results may be negatively impacted Our financial success depends upon our ability to manufacture, source and deliver products to our customers at acceptable quality, volume and cost levels. Significant changes in discount rates, rates of return on pension assets, mortality tables and other factors could affect our future earnings, equity and pension funding requirements. We use a variety of raw materials, supplier-provided parts, components, sub-systems and third party contract manufacturing services in our businesses and significant shortages, supplier capacity constraints, supplier production disruptions or price increases could increase our operating costs and adversely impact the competitive positions of our products. A material change in customer relationships or in customer demand for products could have a significant impact on our business. Our success depends in part on our ability to obtain and protect our intellectual property rights, including the Imation, TDK Life on Record, Memorex and XtremeMac brands and to defend ourselves against intellectual property infringement claims of others. Significant litigation matters could result in large costs and distraction to our business. Our stock price may be subject to significant volatility due to our results or market trends We may be affected by legal, regulatory, or market responses to actual or perceived global climate change.

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