739608--11/14/2008--PENFORD_CORP

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The agreements governing the Company s debt contain various covenants that limit its ability to take certain actions and also require the Company to meet financial maintenance tests, and Penford s failure to comply with any of the debt covenants could have a material adverse effect on the Company s business, financial condition and results of operations. Changes in interest rates may affect Penford s profitability. Unanticipated changes in tax rates or exposure to additional income tax liabilities could affect Penford s profitability. Fluctuations in the relative value of the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies may negatively affect Penford s revenues and profitability. Pension expense and the funding of pension obligations are affected by factors outside the Company s control, including the performance of plan assets, interest rates, actuarial data and experience, and changes in laws and regulations. Penford s results of operations could be adversely affected by litigation and other contingencies. Penford has foreign operations, which exposes it to the risks of doing business abroad. The current capital and credit market conditions may adversely affect the Company s access to capital, cost of capital and business operations. Economic conditions may impair the businesses of the Company s customers and end user markets, which could adversely affect the Company s business operations. Penford depends on its senior management team; the loss of any member could adversely affect its operations. Penford is subject to stringent environmental and health and safety laws, which may require it to incur substantial compliance and remediation costs, thereby reducing profits. Penford s unionized workforce could cause interruptions in the Company s provision of services. Risk Factors Relating to Penford s Common Stock Penford s stock price has fluctuated significantly; the trading price of its common stock may fluctuate significantly in the future. Provisions of Washington law could discourage or prevent a potential takeover.

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