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Depressed market returns could have a negative impact on the return on plan assets for our qualified pension plan, which may require significant funding. Loss of market share and other financial or operational difficulties due to competition would likely result in a decrease in our sales and earnings. An inability to forecast demand or respond to changes in consumer tastes and fashion trends in a timely manner could result in a decrease in our future sales and earnings. A failure to achieve our projected mix of product sales could result in a decrease in our future earnings. Business failures of large dealers, a group of customers or our own retail stores could result in a decrease in our future sales and earnings. Inventory write-downs or write-offs could result in a decrease in our earnings. Sales distribution realignments can result in a decrease in our near-term sales and earnings. Manufacturing realignments and cost savings programs could result in a decrease in our near-term earnings and liquidity. Reliance on offshore sourcing of our products subjects us to changes in local government regulations and currency fluctuations which could result in a decrease in our earnings. Our operations depend on production facilities located outside the United States which are subject to increased risks of disrupted production which could cause delays in shipments, loss of customers, and decreases in sales and earnings. Fluctuations in the price, availability, and quality of raw materials could cause delays in production and could increase the costs of materials which could result in a decrease in our sales and earnings. We are subject to litigation, environmental regulations, and governmental matters that could adversely impact our sales, earnings, and liquidity. We may not realize the anticipated benefits of mergers, acquisitions, or dispositions. Loss of key personnel or the inability to hire qualified personnel could adversely affect our business. Impairment of our trade name intangible assets would result in a decrease in our earnings and net worth. Provisions in our certificate of incorporation and our shareholders rights plan could discourage a takeover and could result in a decrease in a potential acquirer s valuation of our common stock. A change in control could limit the use of our net operating loss carry forwards and decrease a potential acquirer s valuation of our businesses, both of which could decrease our liquidity and earnings. If we and our dealers are not able to open new stores or effectively manage the growth of these stores, our ability to grow sales and profitability could be adversely affected.

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