215419--2/26/2009--CHECKPOINT_SYSTEMS

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Volatility in currency exchange rates and interest rates may adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. Our business could be materially adversely affected as a result of lower than anticipated demand by retailers and other customers for our products, particularly in the current economic environment. Our business could be materially adversely affected as a result of slower commitments of retail customers to chain-wide installations and/or source tagging adoption or expansion. The markets we serve are highly competitive and we may be unable to compete effectively if we are unable to provide and market innovative and cost-effective products at competitive prices. Our long term success is largely dependent upon our ability to develop new technologies, and if we are unable to successfully develop those technologies, our business could be materially adversely affected. An inability to acquire, protect or maintain our intellectual property and patents could harm our ability to compete or grow. Our business could be materially adversely affected as a result of possible increases in per unit product manufacturing costs as a result of slowing economic conditions or other factors. If we cannot obtain sufficient quantities of raw materials and component parts required for our manufacturing activities at competitive prices and quality and on a timely basis, our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows may suffer. Possible increases in the payment time for receivables as a result of economic conditions or other market factors could have a material effect on our results from operations and anticipated cash from operating activities. Changes in legislation or governmental regulations, policies or standards applicable to our products may have a significant impact on our ability to compete in our target markets. Our ability to implement cost reductions in field services, selling, general and administrative expenses, and our manufacturing and supply chain operations may have a significant impact on our business and future revenues and profits. Our ability to integrate the acquisitions of the Alpha S3, SIDEP/Asialco, and OATSystems businesses and to achieve our financial and operational goals for these businesses could have an impact on future revenues and profits. If we fail to manage our growth effectively, our business could be harmed. An impairment in the carrying value of goodwill or other assets could negatively affect our consolidated results of operations and net worth. The Company s future results may be affected by various legal and regulatory proceedings. The failure to effectively maintain and upgrade our information systems could adversely affect our business.

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