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Economic conditions and instability in the financial markets could negatively impact our business.
We are subject to extensive governmental laws and regulations that affect our industry and our operations, which could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity and results of operations.
We are subject to extensive environmental laws and regulations and potential environmental liabilities, which could result in significant costs and liabilities.
To the extent our incurred supply costs are deemed imprudent by the applicable state regulatory commissions, we would under recover our costs, which could adversely impact our results of operations and liquidity.
Poor investment performance of plan assets of our defined benefit pension and post-retirement benefit plans, in addition to other factors impacting these costs, could unfavorably impact our results of operations and liquidity.
Our plans for future expansion through transmission grid expansion, the construction of power generation facilities and capital improvements to current assets involve substantial risks. Failure to adequately execute and manage significant construction plans, as well as the risk of recovering such costs, could materially impact our results of operations and liquidity.
Our obligation to supply a minimum annual quantity of power to the Montana electric supply could expose us to material commodity price risk if certain Qualifying Facilities (QF) under contract with us do not perform during a time of high commodity prices, as we are required to supply any quantity deficiency.
Our jointly owned electric generating facilities are subject to operational risks that could result in unscheduled plant outages, unanticipated operation and maintenance expenses and increased power purchase costs.
Seasonal and quarterly fluctuations of our business could adversely affect our results of operations and liquidity.
We must meet certain credit quality standards. If we are unable to maintain investment grade credit ratings, we would be required under certain credit agreements to provide collateral in the form of letters of credit or cash, which may materially adversely affect our liquidity and/or access to capital.
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