86115--3/27/2007--SAFEGUARD_SCIENTIFICS

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{product, market, service}

{investment, property, distribution}

{personnel, key, retain}

{acquisition, growth, future}

{debt, indebtedness, cash}

{stock, price, operating}

{property, intellectual, protect}

{control, financial, internal}

{regulation, change, law}

{financial, litigation, operation}

Our partner companies currently provide us with little cash flow from their operations so we rely on cash on hand, liquidity events and our ability to generate cash from capital raising activities to finance our operations. Fluctuations in the price of the common stock of our publicly-traded holdings may affect the price of our common stock. Intense competition from other acquirers of interests in companies could result in lower gains or possibly losses on our partner companies. We may be unable to obtain maximum value for our holdings or sell our holdings on a timely basis. Our success is dependent on our executive management. Our business strategy may not be successful if valuations in the market sectors in which our partner companies participate decline. Our partner companies could make business decisions that are not in our best interests or with which we do not agree, which could impair the value of our holdings. We may have to buy, sell or retain assets when we would otherwise not wish to do so in order to avoid registration under the Investment Company Act. Risks Related to Our Partner Companies Most of our partner companies have a history of operating losses or limited operating history and may never be profitable. Our partner companies face intense competition, which could adversely affect their business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects for growth. Our partner companies may fail if they do not adapt to the rapidly changing technology and life sciences marketplaces. Many of our partner companies may grow rapidly and may be unable to manage their growth. Our partner companies may need to raise additional capital to fund their operations, which we may not be able to fund or which may not be available from third parties on acceptable terms, if at all. Some of our partner companies may be unable to protect their proprietary rights and may infringe on the proprietary rights of others. Certain of our partner companies could face legal liabilities from claims made against their operations, products or work. Our partner companies success depends on their ability to attract and retain qualified personnel. Government regulations and legal uncertainties may place financial burdens on the businesses of our partner companies.

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