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Negative global economic factors may adversely affect our financial performance. The effects of credit market volatility and changes in our credit ratings could adversely affect our liquidity and results of operation. Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operation. Increased competition could adversely affect our financial performance. Risks associated with the suppliers from whom our products are sourced could adversely affect our results of operation. Increases in fuel and energy costs could adversely affect our results of operation and financial condition. An inability to open new, cost effective operating facilities may adversely affect our expansion efforts. Unionization campaigns could adversely affect our results of operation. Within our Document Management business, we handle customers' confidential information. Our failure to protect our customers' confidential information against security breaches could damage our reputation, harm our business and adversely impact our results of operation. Compliance with environmental laws and regulations could result in significant costs that adversely affect our results of operation. We are subject to legal proceedings that may adversely affect our financial condition and results of operation. Failure to comply with the regulations of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration and other state and local agencies that oversee safety compliance could adversely affect our results of operation. Risks associated with our acquisition practice could adversely affect our results of operation. We may experience difficulties in attracting and retaining competent personnel in key positions. Unexpected events could disrupt our operations and adversely affect our results of operation. Deterioration in general economic conditions, primarily in North America, may result in the recognition of impairment charges which could adversely affect our results of operation and financial condition. Failure to achieve and maintain effective internal controls could adversely affect our business and stock price.

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