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{system, service, information}

{acquisition, growth, future}

{property, intellectual, protect}

{stock, price, operating}

{regulation, change, law}

{financial, litigation, operation}

{tax, income, asset}

{personnel, key, retain}

{provision, law, control}

{debt, indebtedness, cash}

{operation, international, foreign}

Our operating results fluctuate from quarter to quarter. We face risks relating to developing technology, including the Internet. We rely heavily on our information systems and if our access to this technology is impaired, or we fail to further develop our technology, our business could be harmed. Concerns relating to our privacy policies and our compliance with applicable data protection laws and regulations could damage our reputation and deter current and potential customers, job seekers and other Internet users from using our products and services and subject us to fines. Intrusions on our systems could damage our business. Interruptions, delays or failures in the provision of our services could damage our brand and harm our operating results. We are vulnerable to intellectual property infringement claims brought against us by others. If we are unable to protect our proprietary rights or maintain our rights to use key technologies of third parties, our business may be harmed. We have made strategic acquisitions and entered into alliances and joint ventures in the past and intend to do so in the future. If we are unable to find suitable acquisitions or partners or to achieve expected benefits from such acquisitions or partnerships, there could be a material adverse effect on our business, growth rates and results of operations. We have had and may face future difficulties managing growth. If our divested businesses fail to satisfy obligations relating to their operations, we could face third-party claims seeking to hold us liable for those obligations. We face risks relating to our foreign operations. Our future growth depends on our ability to expand operations in international markets. We may have limited experience or we may need to rely on business partners in these markets, and our future growth will be materially adversely affected if we are unsuccessful in our international expansion efforts. Our business depends largely on our ability to attract and retain talented employees, including senior management. We may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable intangible assets become impaired. We estimate tax liabilities, the final determination of which is subject to review by domestic and international taxation authorities. Effects of anti-takeover provisions could inhibit the acquisition of Monster Worldwide by others. There is volatility in our stock price. We face risks associated with government regulation. The outcomes of the investigations and the litigation proceedings relating to stock option matters could have a negative effect on the price of our securities, liquidity and business.

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