320193--11/5/2008--APPLE_INC

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Economic conditions could materially adversely affect the Company. The matters relating to the Company s past stock option practices and the restatement of the Company s consolidated financial statements may result in additional litigation. Global markets for personal computers, digital music devices, mobile communication devices, and related peripherals and services are highly competitive and subject to rapid technological change. If the Company is unable to compete effectively in these markets, its financial condition and operating results could be materially adversely affected. To remain competitive and stimulate customer demand, the Company must successfully manage frequent product introductions and transitions. The Company faces substantial inventory and other asset risk. Future operating results depend upon the Company s ability to obtain key components including, but not limited to microprocessors, NAND flash memory, DRAM and LCDs at favorable prices and in sufficient quantities. The Company depends on component and product manufacturing and logistical services provided by third parties, many of whom are located outside of the U.S. The Company relies on third-party digital content, which may not be available to the Company on commercially reasonable terms or at all. The Company relies on access to third-party patents and intellectual property, and the Company s future results could be materially adversely affected if it is alleged or found to have infringed intellectual property rights. The Company s future performance depends on support from third-party software developers. If third-party software applications and services cease to be developed and maintained for the Company s products, customers may choose not to buy the Company s products. The Company s products and services experience quality problems from time to time that can result in decreased sales and operating margin. The Company expects its quarterly revenue and operating results to fluctuate for a variety of reasons. In certain countries, including the U.S., the Company relies on a single cellular network carrier to provide service for iPhone. The Company is subject to risks associated with laws, regulations and industry-imposed standards related to mobile communications devices. The Company may be subject to information technology system failures, network disruptions and breaches in data security. The Company s stock price continues to be volatile. Political events, war, terrorism, public health issues, natural disasters and other circumstances could materially adversely affect the Company. The Company s success depends largely on its ability to attract and retain key personnel. Unfavorable results of legal proceedings could materially adversely affect the Company. The Company s business is subject to the risks of international operations. The Company s retail business has required and will continue to require a substantial investment and commitment of resources and is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties. Investment in new business strategies and initiatives could disrupt the Company s ongoing business and present risks not originally contemplated. The Company s future operating performance depends on the performance of distributors, carriers, and other resellers. The Company is exposed to credit risk and fluctuations in the market values of its investment portfolio. The Company is exposed to credit risk on its accounts receivable and prepayments related to long-term supply agreements. This risk is heightened during periods when economic conditions worsen. The Company is subject to risks associated with laws and regulations related to health, safety and environmental protection. Changes in the Company s tax rates could affect its future results. The Company is subject to risks associated with the availability and coverage of insurance.

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