1371489--3/16/2009--Information_Services_Group

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The loss of key executives could adversely affect our business. If we are unable to maintain a current prospectus relating to the common stock underlying our warrants, our warrants may have little or no value and the market for our warrants may be limited. We may choose to redeem our outstanding warrants at a time that is disadvantageous to our warrant holders. Our outstanding warrants may be exercised in the future, which would increase the number of shares eligible for future resale in the public market and would result in dilution to our stockholders. This might have an adverse effect on the market price of the common stock. If the private placement prior to the IPO was not conducted in compliance with applicable law, the ISG Inside Stockholders may have the right to rescind the warrants purchased in the private placement. To complete the TPI acquisition, we incurred a substantial amount of debt, which may limit our ability to fund general corporate requirements and obtain additional financing, limit our flexibility in responding to business opportunities and competitive developments and increase our vulnerability to adverse economic and industry conditions. Failure to maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting could adversely affect our business and the market price of our Common Stock. Our operating results have been adversely impacted by the worldwide economic crisis and credit tightening. Risks Related to TPI's Business The rate of growth in sourcing activity and/or the use of technology in business may fall significantly below the levels that TPI currently anticipates. TPI's engagements may be terminated, delayed or reduced in scope by clients at any time. TPI's operating results may fluctuate significantly from period to period as a result of factors outside of its control. TPI depends on project-based advisory engagements, and its failure to secure new engagements could lead to a decrease in its revenues. TPI may not be able to maintain its existing services and products. TPI may not have the ability to develop and offer the new services and products that it needs to remain competitive. TPI may fail to anticipate and respond to market trends. TPI may be unable to protect its important intellectual property rights. TPI faces competition and its failure to compete successfully could materially adversely affect its results of operations and financial condition. TPI relies heavily on key members of its management team. TPI depends upon its ability to attract, retain and train skilled advisors and other professionals. TPI may have agreements with certain clients that limit the ability of particular advisors to work on some engagements for a period of time. In many industries in which TPI provides sourcing advisory services, there has been a trend toward business consolidations and strategic alliances that could limit the pool of potential clients. TPI derives a significant portion of its revenues from its largest clients (including those in the automobile sector) and could materially and adversely be affected if it loses one or more of its large clients. TPI's international operations expose it to a variety of risks which could negatively impact its future revenue and growth. TPI operates in a number of international areas which exposes us to significant foreign currency exchange rate risk. TPI may be subject to claims for substantial damages by its clients arising out of disruptions to their businesses or inadequate service and TPI's insurance coverage may be inadequate. TPI could be liable to its clients for damages and subject to liability and its reputation could be damaged if its client data is compromised. Client restrictions on the use of client data could adversely affect TPI's activities. TPI may not be able to maintain the equity in its brand name.

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