1141107--2/27/2009--ARRIS_GROUP

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Consolidations in the telecommunications industry could result in delays or reductions in purchases of products, which would have a material adverse effect on our business. We may pursue acquisitions and investments that could adversely affect our business. We may fail to realize the anticipated revenue and earnings growth and other benefits expected from our recently completed acquisition of C-COR, which could adversely affect the value of our shares. Our business comes primarily from a few key customers. The loss of one of these customers or a significant reduction in sales to one of these customers would have a material adverse effect on our business. We may have difficulty in forecasting our sales. The broadband products that we develop and sell are subject to technological change and a trend toward open standards, which may impact our future sales and margins. Failure to increase our Media Communications Systems revenue would adversely affect our financial results. Fluctuations in our Media Communications Systems sales result in greater volatility in our operating results. Products currently under development may fail to realize anticipated benefits. Our success depends in large part on our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel in all facets of our operations. We are substantially dependent on contract manufacturers, and an inability to obtain adequate and timely delivery of supplies could adversely affect our business. Our international operations may be adversely affected by any decline in the demand for broadband systems designs and equipment in international markets. Our international operations may be adversely affected by changes in the foreign laws in the countries in which we and our manufacturers and assemblers have plants. We face risks relating to currency fluctuations and currency exchange. We depend on channel partners to sell our products in certain regions and are subject to risks associated with these arrangements. Our profitability has been, and may continue to be, volatile, which could adversely affect the price of our stock. We may face higher costs associated with protecting our intellectual property or obtaining access necessary to intellectual property of others. Changes in accounting pronouncements can impact our business. We do not intend to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future. We have anti-takeover defenses that could delay or prevent an acquisition of our company. We have the ability to issue preferred shares without stockholder approval.

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