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The profitability of our scrap recycling operations depends, in part, on the availability of an adequate source of supply. Our indebtedness contains covenants that restrict our ability to engage in certain transactions. Our operations present significant risk of injury or death. We may not be able to negotiate future labor contracts on favorable terms. The loss of any member of our senior management team or a significant number of our managers could have a material adverse effect on our operations. The concentration of our customers and our exposure to credit risk could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition. Potential credit losses from our significant customers could adversely affect our results of operations or financial condition. The loss of export sales could adversely affect our results of operations or financial condition. A significant increase in the use of scrap metals alternatives by consumers of processed scrap metals could reduce demand for our products. Our defined benefit pension plans are underfunded. Our operations are subject to stringent regulations, particularly under applicable environmental laws.

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