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The Supermarket Industry is Highly Competitive Harris Teeter s Expansion Plans Are Subject to Food Safety Issues Could Result in a Loss of Consumer Confidence and Product Liability Claims. Harris Teeter s Geographic Concentration May Expose it to Regional or Localized Downturns. The Ownership and Development of Real Estate May Subject Harris Teeter to Environmental Liability. A E Operates in a Competitive Global Industry. A E may not Succeed at Integrating Its Acquisitions. A E Has Substantial International Operations. A E Has Raw Material Price Volatility Narrow Profit Margins may Adversely Affect the Company s Business Our Self-Insurance Reserves are Subject to Variability and Unpredictable External Factors. The Company may Incur Increased Pension Expenses. Adverse Economic Conditions may Negatively Impact the Company s Operating Results

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