108516--7/30/2007--WORTHINGTON_INDUSTRIES

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Our future operating results may be affected by fluctuations in raw material prices. The costs of manufacturing our products and the ability to supply our customers could be negatively impacted if we experience interruptions in deliveries of needed raw materials or supplies. Our business could be harmed if we fail to maintain proper inventory levels. Downturns or weakness in the economy in general or in key industries, such as commercial construction or automotive, may adversely affect our customers, which may cause the demand for our products and services to decline and adversely affect our financial results. Reduced commercial construction activity, especially office building, could negatively impact our financial results Reduced automotive/truck production and the financial difficulties of customers in this market could negatively impact our financial results. The financial difficulties and internal strategies of customers could adversely affect us. The loss of significant volume from key customers could adversely affect us. Our business is highly competitive, and increased competition could negatively impact our financial results. In certain applications, steel competes with other materials, such as aluminum (particularly in the automobile industry), cement and wood (particularly in the construction industry), composites, glass and plastic. The availability and cost of freight and energy, such as electricity, natural gas, and diesel fuel, is important in the manufacture and transport of our products. We are subject to information system security risks and systems integration issues that could disrupt our internal operations. Disruptions to our business or the business of our customers or suppliers, could adversely impact our operations and financial results. Economic, political and other risks associated with foreign operations could adversely affect our international financial results. A change in the relationship between the members of our joint ventures may have an adverse effect on that joint venture We may not be able to manage and integrate future acquisitions successfully. We are required to make accounting and tax-related estimates and judgments in preparing our consolidated financial statements. Adverse claims experience, to the extent not covered by insurance, may have an adverse effect on our financial results. Our principal shareholder may have the ability to exert significant influence in matters requiring a shareholder vote and could delay, deter or prevent a change in control of Worthington Industries.

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