849667--11/24/2009--AMERICAN_ITALIAN_PASTA

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A change in our relationship with our major customers could adversely affect our revenues. Fluctuations in the cost of raw materials, energy, packaging materials or other items could adversely affect us. If our customers curtail their operations, our financial performance may be adversely affected. A decline in demand for dry pasta could adversely affect our financial performance. If aggregate production capacity in the U.S. pasta industry increases or is under-utilized, we may have to adopt a more aggressive pricing strategy, which could adversely affect our results of operations. If we are not able to compete effectively with established domestic and foreign producers of pasta products, our financial performance may be adversely affected. Our advantage relative to customer brands may be diminished if competitors obtain the technology necessary to efficiently manufacture and distribute large numbers of stock-keeping units (SKU). If we are unable to manage our production and inventory levels, our ability to operate cost-effectively and to maintain high customer service standards may be adversely affected. Our need for substantial capital and our level of indebtedness may restrict our operating and financial flexibility and could adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results. We may not be able to find alternative financing at the maturity of our credit facility. Changes in our capital structure could adversely affect our business, financial condition, or operating results. If existing anti-dumping measures imposed against certain foreign imports terminate, we will face increased competition from foreign companies and our profit margins or market share could be adversely affected. A write-off or write down of our intangible and other long-lived assets could adversely affect our results of operations. Because we produce food products, we may be subject to product liability claims and have costs related to product recalls. The loss of the services of one or more members of our senior management team or other key subject matter expert could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. If our competitors develop or acquire advanced technology, our financial performance may be adversely affected. Disruptions in transportation of raw materials or finished products could adversely affect our financial results. Disruptions in utilities at our facilities would impair our ability to produce products and could adversely affect our financial results. Disruptions or failures in the software we use in our operations, or in the supporting hardware, could adversely affect our financial results. Our international business may not be successful. Our competitive position and financial results and condition could be adversely impacted if we are unable to protect our intellectual property. A failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations could adversely affect our business. We are subject to a consent injunction and agreement which, if we violate, could require us to pay substantial fines or other penalties or otherwise have a material adverse effect on us. Our ability to pay dividends to shareholders is restricted by factors including contractual provisions and our financial performance. A significant percent of our outstanding voting stock is held by a limited number of institutional investors. The integration of acquired businesses may require significant resources and may not be successful.

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