1078075--6/1/2009--NETSCOUT_SYSTEMS

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Our quarterly operating results may fluctuate. Uncertain conditions in the global economy and constraints in the global credit market may adversely affect our revenue and results of operations. Constraints in the global credit market may affect our ability to obtain credit on favorable terms or at all and to refinance any debt facilities. We may not successfully complete acquisitions or integrate acquisitions we do make, such as our acquisition of Network General, which could impair our ability to compete and could harm our operating results. We have a significant amount of debt. If we fail to generate sufficient cash as our debt becomes due or are unable to renew our revolving credit facility prior to its expiration, this may adversely affect our business, financial condition, and operating results A significant portion of our marketable securities is invested in auction rate securities. Continued failures in these auctions could affect our liquidity If we fail to introduce new products and enhance our existing products to keep up with rapid technological change, demand for our products may decline. If our products contain errors, they may be costly to correct, revenue may be delayed, we could be sued and our reputation could be harmed. We face significant competition from other technology companies. The success of our business depends, in part, on the continued growth in the market for and the commercial acceptance of application and network management solutions. The current economic and geopolitical environment may impact some specific sectors into which we sell. Our success depends, in part, on our ability to manage distribution channels. Our success depends, in part, on our ability to expand and manage our international operations. Our future growth depends on our ability to maintain and periodically expand our sales force Our reliance on sole source suppliers could adversely impact our business Our success depends on our ability to protect our intellectual property rights. Others may claim that we infringe on their intellectual property rights. We may fail to secure necessary additional financing. We must hire and retain skilled personnel Loss of key personnel could adversely impact our business Our estimates and judgments related to critical accounting policies could be inaccurate. Failure to manage growth properly and to implement enhanced automated systems could adversely impact our business. The effectiveness of our disclosure and internal controls may be limited. The price of our common stock may decrease due to market volatility. If we fail to develop our brand cost-effectively, our business may suffer. Increased customer demands on our technical support services may adversely affect our relationships with our customers and our financial results. Our effective tax rate may increase or fluctuate, which could increase our income tax expense and reduce our net income. Uncertainties of regulation of the Internet could have a material and adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations.

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