850660--8/3/2006--THERMADYNE_HOLDINGS_CORP_/DE

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{financial, litigation, operation}
{debt, indebtedness, cash}
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Our business is cyclical and is affected by industrial economic conditions. Our business is highly competitive, and increased competition could reduce our sales, earnings and profitability. Our efforts to improve product availability, on time delivery and customer satisfaction could increase our costs and be disruptive to our business. 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. We have identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting and may not be able to report timely and accurate financial results. Our international operations pose certain risks that may adversely impact sales and earnings. We are subject to currency fluctuations from our international sales. Liabilities relating to litigation alleging manganese induced illness could reduce our profitability and impair our financial condition. We are subject to risks caused by changes in interest rates. 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. Our products involve risks of personal injury and property damage, which expose us to potential liability. We may not have sufficient financial resources and liquidity to pursue our business plans which could limit our ability to compete and achieve reasonable profitability. If we fail to comply with the financial covenants in our debt instruments or due to other constraints our ability to obtain financing may be adversely impacted. If we are unable to retain and hire key employees, the performance of our operations could be adversely affected. We rely in large part on independent distributors for sales of our products. Our future operating results may be affected by fluctuations in the prices and availability of raw materials. If our relationship with our employees were to deteriorate, we 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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