1091862--3/17/2008--Chemtura

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A decline in general economic conditions and other external factors may adversely impact our results of operations. Significant competition may force us to reduce prices, which may adversely impact our results of operations. The cyclicality of the chemicals industry may cause significant fluctuations in our operating results and cash flows. Any disruption in the availability or price of the raw materials or energy utilized for our products may have a material adverse effect on our operating results. The results of our Crop Protection business are dependent on weather, disease, and pest conditions and can be affected by local and regional economic circumstances. The results of our Consumer Products business are also dependent on weather conditions. Adverse weather or economic conditions could materially affect our results of operations. Current and future litigation, governmental investigations and administrative claims, including antitrust-related governmental investigations and lawsuits, could harm our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Environmental, health and safety regulation matters could have a substantial negative impact on our results of operations and cash flows. We are an international company and are exposed to risks in the countries in which we have significant operations or interests. Changes in foreign laws and regulatory requirements, export controls or international tax treaties could adversely affect our results of operations. The inability to register our products in member states of the European Union, under the REACH legislation, may lead to some restrictions or cancellation of registrations, which could impact our ability to manufacture and sell certain products. Our results of operations are subject to exchange rate and other currency risks. A significant movement in exchange rates could adversely impact our results of operations. We have unfunded and underfunded pension plans and post-retirement health care plans, which, if changes to the funded status occur, could adversely impact our results of operations or cash flows. Changes in our sales strategy may impact our results of operations and our ability to service our customers. We are dependent upon a trained, dedicated sales force, the loss of which could materially affect our operations. Production facilities are subject to operating risks that may adversely affect our financial condition or results of operations. Our business depends upon many proprietary technologies, including patents and licenses. Our competitive position could be adversely affected if we fail to protect our patents or other intellectual property rights, or if we become subject to claims that we are infringing upon the rights of others. Our patents may not provide full protection against competing manufacturers outside of the United States, the European Union countries, and certain other developed countries. Weaker protection may adversely impact our sales and results of operations. An inability to remain technologically innovative and to offer improved products and services in a cost-effective manner could adversely impact our operating results. Convergence of our information systems could have an adverse effect on our internal controls over financial reporting or our results of operations. Any discord with our venture partners could potentially adversely affect the business and operations of the ventures and in turn the business and operations of the Company. An inability to execute our portfolio transformation plan could adversely affect our financial condition.

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