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Adverse changes in general domestic and worldwide economic conditions and instability and disruption of credit markets could adversely affect our operating results, financial condition, or liquidity. We cannot assure you that we will be able to integrate acquired companies, products or technologies into our company successfully, or we may not be able to realize the anticipated benefits from the acquisitions. The industries and market segments in which we operate are highly competitive, and we may not be able to compete effectively with larger companies with greater financial resources than we have. We have significant international operations which subject us to various foreign risks such as general economic and market conditions in the countries in which we operate. We are dependent on government funding and the capital spending programs of our customers, and the effect of potential healthcare reform on government funding and our customers ability to purchase our products is Our failure to improve our product offerings and develop and introduce new products may negatively If we experience a disruption of our information technology systems, or if we fail to successfully implement, manage and integrate our information technology and reporting systems, it could harm our business. Risks relating to intellectual property rights may negatively impact our business We are subject to substantial government regulation. We are currently subject to environmental regulations and enforcement proceedings Loss of key personnel could hurt our business. A significant majority of our voting stock is held by the Schwartz family, which could lead to conflicts of Our business could be adversely impacted if we have deficiencies in our disclosure controls and procedures or internal control over financial reporting. Natural disasters, terrorist attacks or acts of war may cause damage or disruption to us and our employees, facilities, information systems, security systems, vendors and customers, which could significantly impact our net sales, costs and expenses, and financial condition. We may incur losses in future periods due to write-downs in the value of financial instruments. We have substantial debt and have the ability to incur additional debt. The principal and interest payment obligations of such debt may restrict our future operations and impair our ability to meet our obligations The agreements governing our debt impose restrictions on our business.

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