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| {personnel, key, retain} |
| {product, market, service} |
| {financial, litigation, operation} |
| {debt, indebtedness, cash} |
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Our business is cyclical and is affected by industrial economic conditions.
We are subject to general economic factors that are largely out of our control, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Our business is highly competitive, and increased competition could reduce our sales, earnings and profitability.
Our international sales and operations pose certain risks that may adversely impact sales and earnings.
We are subject to currency fluctuations from our operations within non-U.S. markets and face risks arising from the imposition of exchange controls and currency devaluations.
Our future operating results may be affected by fluctuations in the prices and availability of raw materials.
We rely in large part on independent distributors for sales of our products.
We may not be able to successfully implement our cost-reduction initiatives.
Our success depends on our ability to enhance existing products and develop new products.
If we fail to comply with the financial covenants in our debt instruments, our ability to obtain financing and make payments under our debt instruments may be adversely impacted.
We are subject to risks caused by changes in interest rates.
Liabilities relating to litigation alleging manganese induced illness could reduce our profitability and impair our financial condition.
Our products involve risks of personal injury and property damage, which expose us to potential liability.
If our relationship with our employees were to deteriorate, we could be adversely affected.
If we are unable to retain and hire key employees, the performance of our operations could be adversely affected.
We are subject to various environmental laws and regulations and may incur costs that have a material adverse effect on our financial condition as a result of violations of or liabilities under environmental laws and regulations.
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