24491--3/2/2010--COOPER_TIRE_&_RUBBER

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Pricing volatility for raw materials could result in increased costs and may affect the Company s profitability. If the price of natural gas or other energy sources increases, the Company s operating expenses could increase significantly. The Company s industry is highly competitive, and it may not be able to compete effectively with low-cost producers and larger competitors. The Company may be unable to recover new product and process development and testing costs, which could increase the cost of operating its business. The Company conducts its manufacturing, sales and distribution operations on a worldwide basis and is subject to risks associated with doing business outside the United States. The Company s results could be impacted by the tariffs recently imposed by the United States government on tires imported from the PRC. The Company s expenditures for pension and other postretirement obligations could be materially higher than it has predicted if its underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect. Compliance with the TREAD Act and similar regulatory initiatives could increase the cost of operating the Company s business. Any interruption in the Company s skilled workforce could impair its operations and harm its earnings and results of operations. The Company has a risk of exposure to products liability claims which, if successful, could have a negative impact on its financial position, cash flows and results of operations. The Company has a risk due to volatility of the capital and financial markets. If assumptions used in developing the Company s strategic plan are inaccurate or the Company is unable to execute its strategic plan effectively, its profitability and financial position could be negatively impacted. The Company may not be able to protect its intellectual property rights adequately. The Company may not be successful in executing and integrating acquisitions into its operations, which could harm its results of operations and financial condition. The Company is required to comply with environmental laws and regulations that could cause it to incur significant costs. A portion of the Company s business is seasonal, which may affect its period-to-period results. The realizability of deferred tax assets may affect the Company s profitability and cash flows.

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