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{acquisition, growth, future}

{operation, international, foreign}

{cost, regulation, environmental}

{condition, economic, financial}

{property, intellectual, protect}

{provision, law, control}

{financial, litigation, operation}

{capital, credit, financial}

Our inability to sustain consistent organic growth could adversely affect our financial performance. Our inability to complete, or successfully complete and integrate, acquisitions could adversely affect our financial performance. Material cost and other inflation could adversely affect our results of operations. Seasonality of sales and weather conditions may adversely affect our financial results. Intellectual property challenges may hinder product development and marketing. Our results of operations may be negatively impacted by litigation. The availability and cost of capital could have a negative impact on our continued growth. Our international operations are subject to foreign market and currency fluctuation risks. We are exposed to political, economic and other risks that arise from operating a multinational business. We are exposed to potential environmental and other laws, liabilities and litigation. Provisions of our Restated Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and Minnesota law could deter takeover attempts.

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