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Our variable rate indebtedness exposes us to interest rate risk, which could cause our debt costs to increase significantly. Continued strengthening of the U.S. dollar could materially impact our results of operations. Our available cash and access to additional capital may be limited by our substantial debt. The cyclicality of automotive production and sales could adversely affect our business. We may incur material losses and costs as a result of product liability, warranty and recall claims that may be brought against us. Our pension and other post-retirement benefits expense and the funding requirements of our pension plans could materially increase. We are subject to risks associated with our non-U.S. operations. We have recorded a significant amount of goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets, which may become impaired in the future. Our expected annual effective tax rate could be volatile and materially change as a result of changes in mix of earnings and other factors. We may be adversely affected by environmental and safety regulations or concerns.

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