829499--9/15/2008--INTERSTATE_BAKERIES

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We face uncertainty regarding the adequacy of our capital resources, including liquidity, and have limited access to additional financing. Terms of collective bargaining agreements and labor disruptions could adversely impact our results of operations. The Chapter 11 process and the DIP Facility impose restrictions on the conduct of our business. Our financial statements assume we can continue as a going concern . Our reorganization will require substantial effort by management and may impact our ability to attract, retain and compensate key personnel. The inability to completely withdraw from the ABA Plan while operating under the provisions of Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code could jeopardize our ability to emerge from bankruptcy and threaten our viability if we emerge. We may have difficulty in maintaining relationships and material contracts with our suppliers. Increases in prices and shortages of raw materials, fuels and utilities could cause our costs to increase. Price increases and other factors could reduce demand for our products and declining demand for our products could have adverse effects on our financial results. We are no longer listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the market in our common stock is highly speculative and may not continue. Implementation of various information technology systems could disrupt our business and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. Our internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of May 31, 2008 and weaknesses in our internal controls and procedures could adversely affect our financial condition. Increases in employee and employee-related costs could have adverse effects on our financial results. Competition could adversely impact our results of operations. We may be obligated to make additional contributions, or incur withdrawal liability, to multi-employer pension plans. We rely on the value of our brands, and the costs of maintaining and enhancing the awareness of our brands are increasing. Economic downturns could cause consumers to shift their food purchases from our branded products to lower priced items. Inability to anticipate changes in consumer preferences may result in decreased demand for products. Our intellectual property rights are valuable and any inability to protect them could dilute our brand image and adversely affect our business. Further consolidation in the retail food industry may adversely impact profitability. Future product recalls or safety concerns could adversely impact our business and financial condition and results of operations. Costs associated with environmental compliance and remediation could adversely impact our operations. Government regulation could adversely impact our operations.

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