1046356--2/27/2006--BUILDING_MATERIALS_HOLDING

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Risks Related to Our Business Our business is dependent on demand for single-family homes which is influenced by changes in the overall condition of the U.S. economy, including interest rates, job formation, consumer confidence and other important factors. There are risks associated with changes to our business model. The integration of acquired businesses may not result in anticipated cost savings and revenue synergies being fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected. Our growth is dependent upon our ability to identify suitable acquisition candidates. Our success is dependent upon the availability of and our ability to attract, train and retain qualified individuals. An inability to implement and maintain cost structures that align with revenue growth may have an adverse impact on our operating results. Changes in the business models of customers may limit our ability to provide construction services and building products required by our customers. Our operating results are affected by fluctuations in our costs and the availability of sourcing channels for commodity wood products, concrete, steel and other building materials. Our business is subject to intense competition. Weather conditions, including natural catastrophic events, may cause our operating results to fluctuate each quarter. The nature of our business exposes us to construction defect and product liability claims as well as other legal proceedings. We may be adversely affected by disruptions in our information systems. Actual and perceived vulnerabilities as a result of terrorist activities and armed conflict may adversely impact consumer confidence and our business. Numerous other matters of a local and regional scale, including those of a political, economic, business, competitive or regulatory nature may have an adverse impact on our business. Risks Related to Our Shares Our share price may fluctuate significantly, which may make it difficult for shareholders to sell our shares when desired or at attractive prices. Anti-takeover defenses in our governing documents and certain provisions under Delaware law could prevent an acquisition of our company or limit the price that investors might be willing to pay for our shares.

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