57139--8/28/2008--LABARGE

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The Company experiences variable operating results. Because the Company s customer base is concentrated, significant reduction in sales to any of the Company s major customers or the loss of a major customer could have a material impact on the Company s operations. A material portion of the Company s business is dependent on U.S. Government defense contracts, which could be adversely affected by cutbacks in government defense spending. Some of the Company s contracts involving the government are subject to cancellation at the government s option. The requirements of the Company s customers vary. The Company and its customers may be unable to keep current with the industry s technological changes. The Company faces intense industry competition and downward pricing pressures. The Company may not have the ability to control, and may not accurately estimate, its costs associated with performing under fixed-price contracts. The availability and cost of raw components may adversely affect the Company s operations. The Company may not be able to replace completed, canceled or reduced contracts with new contracts. The Company is dependent on key personnel. Failure to comply with environmental regulations could subject the Company to liability. The price of the Company s stock is volatile.

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