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Construction, conversion or upgrades of rigs are subject to risks, including delays and cost overruns, which could have an adverse impact on our available cash resources and results of operations. Failure to attract and retain highly skilled personnel or an increase in personnel costs could hurt our operations. We may have difficulty obtaining or maintaining insurance in the future and we cannot fully insure against all of the risks and hazards we face. Demand for our drilling services may decrease due to events beyond our control. Our business involves numerous operating hazards. Governmental laws and regulations, including environmental laws and regulations, may add to our costs or limit our drilling activity. Our international operations involve additional risks not associated with U.S. Gulf of Mexico operations. We could be adversely affected by violations of applicable anti-corruption laws. Fluctuations in exchange rates and nonconvertibility of currencies could result in losses to us. We are subject to litigation that could have an adverse effect on us.

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