1324570--2/29/2008--Volcom

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The current uncertainty surrounding the United States economy coupled with cyclical economic trends in apparel retailing could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. If we are unable to successfully implement our new distribution center and warehouse management system, our financial condition could be materially affected. If the United States continues to impose tariffs and import quota restrictions on products manufactured in China and we are unable to obtain sufficient product from countries other than China or from domestic sources, or if the products we obtain from these other countries or domestic sources are of insufficient quality, it could materially affect our gross margin and financial performance. If we are required to establish new manufacturing relationships due to the termination of current key manufacturing relationships with large contractors such as Ningbo Jehson Textiles and Dragon Crowd, we would likely experience increased costs, disruptions in the manufacture and shipment of our products and a loss of revenue. If our new product initiatives are not accepted by our customers or if we are unable to maintain our margins, it could materially affect our financial performance. If our marketing efforts do not effectively maintain and expand our brand name recognition, we may not be able to achieve our growth strategy. If we are unable to continue to develop innovative and stylish products, demand for our products may decrease and our brand image may be harmed. Changes in the mix of retailers to whom we distribute our products could impact our gross margin and brand image, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. If we are unable to successfully integrate the operations of Electric, our business and earnings may be negatively affected. As a result of our acquisition of Electric, we face greater challenges in managing an additional brand and related products. We may be unable to sustain our past growth or manage our future growth, which may have a material adverse effect on our future operating results. Our business could be harmed if we fail to maintain proper inventory levels. Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates could harm our results of operations. If we are unable to maintain and expand our endorsements by professional athletes, our ability to market and sell our products may be harmed. If we fail to secure or protect our intellectual property rights, counterfeiters may be able to copy and sell imitations of our products and competitors may be able to use our designs, each of which could harm our reputation, reduce our revenues and increase our costs. Our current executive officers and management personnel are critical to our success, and the loss of these individuals could harm our business, brand and image. Our ability to attract and retain qualified design and sales and marketing personnel is critical to our success, and any inability to attract and retain such personnel could harm our business. We do not have long-term contracts with any of our retailers, and the loss of orders for our products from our retailers may have a material adverse effect on our operating results. Any inability to receive timely deliveries from our manufacturers could harm our business. Any shortage of raw materials could impair our ability to ship orders of our products in a cost-efficient manner or could cause us to miss the delivery requirements of our customers, which could harm our business. Our business could suffer if any of our or our licensees key manufacturers fails to use acceptable labor practices. We may not be able to compete effectively, which could cause our revenues and market share to decline. We may be adversely affected by the financial condition of our retailers. Our revenues and operating income fluctuate on a seasonal basis and decreases in sales or margins during our peak seasons could have a disproportionate effect on our overall financial condition and results of operations. We face business, political, operational, financial and economic risks because a portion of our revenues are from international customers, substantially all of our products are sourced overseas and our licensees operate outside of the United States.

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1324570--2/29/2008--Volcom_Inc