740761--3/1/2007--BUCYRUS_INTERNATIONAL

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Risks Related to Our Current Business A material disruption to our manufacturing plants in Wisconsin could adversely affect our ability to generate revenue. We must attract and retain skilled labor in order to maintain and grow our business. Our production capacity may not be sufficient to meet customer demand. If we are unable to purchase component parts or raw materials from key suppliers, or the prices of component parts or raw materials rise materially, or the costs of shipping products rise materially, our business and results of operations may be materially adversely affected. The industries we serve are subject to significant cyclical fluctuations. We rely on significant customers. The loss of key members of our management team could adversely affect our business. We are subject to risks of doing business in foreign countries, including emerging markets. We are subject to risks related to conducting business in foreign currencies. We operate in a highly competitive industry. If we fail to offer technologically advanced equipment to our customers, demand for our products may be materially adversely affected. Regulations affecting the mining industry or electric utilities may reduce demand for our products and services. Labor disruptions could adversely affect our operations. We may be adversely affected by environmental and safety regulations or concerns. We may have to apply significant cash to meet our unfunded pension obligations, and these obligations are subject to increase. Our continued success depends in part on our ability to protect our intellectual property. We are, and may be in the future, subject to product liability and other lawsuits related to past and current activities. Risks Related to Our Pending Acquisition of DBT We may not be able to complete the acquisition of DBT. We may encounter difficulties in integrating DBT s operations that may have a material adverse impact on our future growth and operating performance. To the extent we increase our debt service obligations to finance the acquisition of DBT, we may have less cash flow available for business operations, we could become increasingly vulnerable to general adverse economic and industry conditions and interest rate trends, and our ability to obtain future financing may be limited. DBT may have liabilities which are not known to us.

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