110621--8/10/2006--RPM_INTERNATIONAL

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Changes to the Company s asbestos liability could impact our results of operations. The chemical and construction products industries in which we serve expose us to inherent risks of legal claims and other litigation-related costs, which could adversely impact our business. We depend on a number of large customers for a significant portion of our net sales and, therefore, significant declines in the level of purchases by any of these key customers could harm our business. Many of our customers operate in cyclical industries, and downward economic cycles may reduce our business. If our efforts in acquiring and integrating other companies or product lines fail, our business may not grow. Our significant amount of indebtedness could have an adverse impact on our operations. We derive a significant amount of our revenues from foreign markets, which subjects us to additional business risks that could adversely affect our results of operations. Fluctuations in the supply and prices of raw materials may negatively impact our financial results. A loss in the actual or perceived value of our brands could limit or reduce the demand for our products. Environmental laws and regulations could subject us to significant future expenditures or liabilities, which could have an adverse impact on our business.

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