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This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor from civil litigation for forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as "estimates," "anticipates," "predicts," "projects," "plans," "expects," "intends," "target," "forecast," "believes," "seeks," "could," "should," "may" and "will" or the negative versions thereof and Negative global economic factors may adversely affect our financial performance. Increased competition could adversely affect our financial performance. An inability to open new, cost effective operating facilities may adversely affect our expansion efforts. Risks associated with our acquisition practice could adversely affect our results of operation. Increases in fuel and energy costs could adversely affect our results of operation and financial condition. Unionization campaigns could adversely affect our results of operation. Risks associated with the suppliers from whom our products are sourced could adversely affect our results of operation. Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange could 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. We are subject to legal proceedings that may adversely affect our financial condition and results of operation. Compliance with environmental laws and regulations could result in significant costs that adversely affect our results of operation. We rely extensively on computer systems to process transactions, maintain information and manage our businesses. Disruptions in the availability of our computer systems could impact our ability to service our customers and adversely affect our sales and results of operation. Failure to achieve and maintain effective internal controls could adversely affect our business and stock price. 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. We may recognize impairment charges which could adversely affect our results of operation and financial condition. 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. The effects of credit market volatility and changes in our credit ratings could adversely affect our liquidity and results of operation.

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