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{debt, indebtedness, cash}

{cost, operation, labor}

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A decline in the production levels of our major customers could reduce our sales and harm our profitability. The financial distress of our major customers and within the supply base could harm our profitability. The discontinuation of, the loss of business with respect to or a lack of commercial success of a particular vehicle model for which we are a significant supplier could reduce our sales and harm our profitability. Our substantial international operations make us vulnerable to risks associated with doing business in foreign countries. High raw material costs may continue to have a significant adverse impact on our profitability. A significant labor dispute involving us or one or more of our customers or suppliers or that could otherwise affect our operations could reduce our sales and harm our profitability. Adverse developments affecting one or more of our major suppliers could harm our profitability. A significant product liability lawsuit, warranty claim or product recall involving us or one of our major customers could harm our profitability. We are involved from time to time in legal proceedings and commercial or contractual disputes, which could have an adverse impact on our profitability and consolidated financial position. We depend upon cash from our subsidiaries. Therefore, if we do not receive dividends or other distributions from our subsidiaries, it could be more difficult for us to make payments under our indebtedness. Risks related to Arthur Andersen LLP.

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