1084242--3/16/2006--YANKEE_CANDLE_CO

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We may be unable to continue to open new stores successfully. We face significant competition in the giftware industry. This competition could cause our revenues or margins to fall short of expectations which could adversely affect our future operating results, financial condition and liquidity and our ability to continue to grow our business. A material decline in consumers discretionary income could cause our sales and income to decline. Because we are not a diversified company and are effectively dependent upon one industry, we have less flexibility in reacting to unfavorable consumer trends, adverse economic conditions or business cycles. If we lose our senior executive officers, or are unable to attract and retain the talent required for our business, our business could be disrupted and our financial performance could suffer. Many aspects of our manufacturing and distribution facilities are customized for our business; as a result, the loss of one of these facilities would disrupt our operations. Seasonal, quarterly and other fluctuations in our business, and general industry and market conditions, could affect the market for our common stock. Sustained interruptions in the supply of products from overseas may affect our operating results. Provisions in our corporate documents and Massachusetts law could delay or prevent a change in control of Yankee Candle. We are subject to a class action lawsuit in California. Further increases in oil prices will negatively impact our cost of goods sold and margins. Any shortages in refined oil supplies could impact our wax supply. Further increases in wax prices above the rate of inflation may also negatively impact our cost of goods sold and margins.

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1084242--3/16/2006--YANKEE_CANDLE_CO_INC