1046356--3/11/2008--BUILDING_MATERIALS_HOLDING

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Risks Related to Our Business Our business is dependent on demand for and supply of single-family homes which is influenced by changes in the overall condition of the U.S. economy, including interest rates, consumer confidence, job formation and other important factors. There are risks associated with our business model. An inability to implement and maintain cost structures that align with revenue trends may have an adverse impact on our operating results. Compliance with credit facility covenants is dependent on operating performance and changes in interest expense may adversely impact our operating results. Changes in the business models of customers may limit our ability to provide building products and construction services required by our customers. 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. Losses of and changes in customers may have an adverse impact on our operating results. Our success is dependent upon the availability of and our ability to attract, train and retain qualified individuals. Changes in the business models of customers may limit our ability to provide building products and construction services required by our customers. 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. Losses of and changes in customers may have an adverse impact on our operating results. Our success is dependent upon the availability of and our ability to attract, train and retain qualified individuals. 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 products. 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. 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 products. 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. Federal, state and other regulations could impose substantial costs and/or restrictions on 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 trade 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. Actual and perceived vulnerabilities as a result of terrorist activities and armed conflict may adversely impact consumer confidence and our business. Federal, state and other regulations could impose substantial costs and/or restrictions on 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 trade 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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