1278061--3/15/2007--VOUGHT_AIRCRAFT_INDUSTRIES

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We will require a significant amount of cash to service our indebtedness. Our ability to generate cash depends on many factors beyond our control. Despite current indebtedness levels, we may still be able to incur substantially more debt, which would further increase the risks associated with our substantial leverage described above. Restrictive covenants in the amended senior secured credit facilities and the senior notes may restrict our ability to pursue our business strategies. Financial ratios and tests in the amended senior secured credit facilities may further increase the risks associated with the restrictive covenants described above. We operate in a very competitive business environment. The U.S. Government is a significant customer of our largest customers and we and they are subject to specific U.S. Government contracting rules and regulations. A decline in the U.S. defense budget or change of funding priorities may reduce demand for our customers military aircraft and reduce our sales of products used on military aircraft. Our fixed-price contracts may commit us to unfavorable terms. We incur risk associated with new programs. Any significant disruption in our supply from key suppliers could delay production and decrease sales. Any future business combinations, acquisitions or mergers expose us to risks, including the risk that we may not be able to successfully integrate these businesses or achieve expected operating synergies. We may be subject to work stoppages at our facilities or those of our principal customers, which could seriously impact the profitability of our business. We depend on key personnel and may not be able to retain those employees or recruit additional qualified personnel. Our operations depend on our manufacturing facilities throughout the U.S. These production facilities are subject to physical and other risks that could disrupt production. We are subject to environmental regulation and our ongoing operations may expose us to environmental liabilities. Any product liability claims in excess of insurance may require us to dedicate cash flow from operations to pay such claims. The construction of aircraft is heavily regulated and failure to comply with applicable laws could reduce our sales or require us to incur additional costs to achieve compliance, which could reduce our results of operations. We are subject to regulation of our technical data and goods exports. We may be unable to satisfy commitments related to grants received. Private equity investment funds affiliated with Carlyle own a significant majority of our equity, and their interests may not be aligned with debt holders. Our internal controls over financial reporting may not be sufficient to ensure timely and reliable external financial reporting.

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