830524--11/14/2008--CHASE

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{condition, economic, financial}

{acquisition, growth, future}

{regulation, change, law}

{control, financial, internal}

{personnel, key, retain}

{operation, international, foreign}

{cost, regulation, environmental}

{competitive, industry, competition}

The Company currently operates in a mature market where increases or decreases in market share could be significant. The Company's business strategy includes the pursuit of strategic acquisitions, which may not be successful if they happen at all. General economic factors, domestically and internationally, may adversely affect the Company's financial performance through increased raw material costs or other expenses and by making access to capital more difficult. Fluctuations in the supply and prices of raw materials may negatively impact the Company's financial results. The Company is dependent on key personnel. If the Company cannot successfully manage the unique challenges presented by international markets, it may not be successful in expanding its international operations. The Company's results of operations could be adversely affected by uncertain economic and political conditions and the effects of these conditions on its customers' businesses and levels of business activity. Changes in accounting standards and subjective assumptions, estimates and judgments by management related to complex accounting matters could significantly affect the Company's financial results. Failure of the Company's internal control over financial reporting could limit its ability to report financial results accurately and timely.

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