874214--3/9/2009--ANNTAYLOR_STORES

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Our ability to anticipate and respond to changing client preferences and fashion trends in a timely manner Our ability to manage inventory levels The effect of competitive pressures from other retailers Our ability to secure and protect trademarks and other intellectual property rights The effect of general economic conditions and the current financial crisis The global economic crisis could have a material adverse effect on the Company s liquidity and capital resources Fluctuation in our level of sales and earnings growth and stock price Our ability to achieve the results of our restructuring program Our ability to grow through new store openings and existing store remodels and expansions and manage the profitability of our existing fleet of stores Our ability to maintain the value of our brands Our reliance on foreign sources of production Our reliance on third party manufacturers Manufacturer compliance with our social practices requirements Our reliance on key management Our ability to successfully upgrade and maintain our information systems to support the needs of the organization Our dependence on a single distribution facility Risks associated with Internet sales Our ability to execute brand extensions and new concepts Effects of war, terrorism or other catastrophes Failure to comply with legal and regulatory requirements Our ability to realize deferred tax assets The effect of external economic factors on our Pension Plan

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