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An economic decline or decrease in market demand for the Company s services and products in Hawaii, the U.S. mainland, Guam or Asia may adversely affect the Company s operating results and financial condition. The Company may face new or increased competition. The Company s significant operating agreements and leases could be replaced. The reduction in availability of mortgage financing and the volatility and reduction in liquidity in the financial markets may adversely affect the Company s business. Rising fuel prices and availability may adversely affect the Company s profits. Changes to federal, state or local law or regulations may adversely affect the Company s business. Work stoppages or other labor disruptions by the unionized employees of the Company or other companies in related industries may adversely affect the Company s operations. The loss of or damage to key vendor and customer relationships may adversely affect the Company s business. Interruption or failure of the Company s information technology and communications systems could impair the Company s ability to operate and adversely affect its business. The Company is susceptible to weather and natural disasters. Heightened security measures, war, actual or threatened terrorist attacks, efforts to combat terrorism and other acts of violence may adversely impact the Company s operations and profitability. Loss of the Company s key personnel could adversely affect its business. The Company is involved in joint ventures and is subject to risks associated with joint venture relationships. The Company is subject to, and may in the future be subject to, disputes, or legal or other proceedings, that could have an adverse effect on the Company. The Company is subject to risks associated with conducting business in a foreign shipping market. Acquisitions may have an adverse effect on the Company s business. The Company s logistics services are dependent upon third parties for equipment, capacity and services essential to operate their business, and if they fail to secure sufficient third party services, their business could be adversely affected. The loss of several of the Company s logistics services major customers could have an adverse effect on the Company s revenue and business. The Company is subject to risks associated with real estate construction and development. A decline in leasing rental income could adversely affect the Company. Governmental entities have adopted or may adopt regulatory requirements that may restrict the Company s development activity. The unavailability of water for agricultural irrigation could adversely affect the Company. A decline in raw sugar or coffee prices will adversely affect the Company s business. The Company is subject to risks associated with raw sugar and coffee production. Earnings on pension assets, or a change in pension law and on key assumptions, may adversely affect the Company s financial performance. The Company may have exposure under its multiemployer plans in which it participates that extends beyond its funding obligation with respect to the Company s employees. The Company is required to evaluate its internal controls over financial reporting under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and any adverse results from such evaluation could result in a loss of investor confidence in the Company s financial reports and have an adverse effect on the Company s stock price.

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