57139--9/7/2006--LABARGE

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The Company experiences variable operating results. The Company s customer base is concentrated. A material portion of the Company s business is dependent on defense contracts with the U.S. Government, 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. There is variability in the requirements of the Company s customers. 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 does not have the ability to control, and may not accurately estimate, its costs associated with performing under fixed-price contracts. The availability of raw components may 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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