884713--3/16/2010--COTT_CORP

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We may be unable to compete successfully in the highly competitive beverage category. We may not be able to respond successfully to consumer trends related to carbonated and non-carbonated beverages. Because a small number of customers account for a significant percentage of our sales, the loss of or reduction in sales to any significant customer could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. Our ingredients, packaging supplies and other costs are subject to price increases and we may be unable to effectively pass rising costs on to our customers. If we fail to manage our operations successfully, our business and financial results may be materially and adversely affected. Our geographic diversity subjects us to the risk of currency fluctuations. If we are unable to maintain relationships with our raw material suppliers, we may incur higher supply costs or be unable to deliver products to our customers. We have a significant amount of outstanding debt, which could adversely affect our business and our ability to meet our obligations. If we breach the covenants and conditions set out in our debt agreements, counterparties could require us to repay the debt or we could have to renegotiate the debt agreements, which could lead to higher fees or interest costs, and could have a material adverse effect on our business. A portion of our indebtedness is variable rate debt, and changes in interest rates could adversely affect us by causing us to incur higher interest costs with respect to such variable rate debt. Our financial results may be negatively impacted by the recent global financial events. We may not fully realize the expected cost savings and/or operating efficiencies from our restructuring activities. Substantial disruption to production at our beverage concentrates or other beverage production facilities could occur. Our success depends, in part, on our intellectual property, which we may be unable to protect. Our products may not meet health and safety standards or could become contaminated and we could be liable for injury, illness or death caused by consumption of our products. Litigation or legal proceedings could expose us to significant liabilities and damage our reputation. Changes in the legal and regulatory environment in the jurisdictions in which we operate could increase our costs or reduce our revenues. Proposed taxes on CSDs and other drinks could have an adverse effect on our business. We are not in compliance with the requirements of the Ontario Environmental Protection Act ( OEPA ) and, if the Ontario government seeks to enforce those requirements or implements modifications to them, we could be adversely affected. Adverse weather conditions could reduce the demand for our products. Global or regional catastrophic events could impact our operations and financial results. Our success depends in part upon our ability to recruit, retain and prepare succession plans for our CEO, CFO, senior management and key employees. Changes in future business conditions could cause business investments and/or recorded goodwill, indefinite life intangible assets or other intangible assets to become impaired, resulting in substantial losses and write-downs that would reduce our results of operations. Our stock price may be volatile. Failure to maintain our stock exchange listings would adversely affect the trading price and liquidity of our common stock. We may not be able to renew collective bargaining agreements on satisfactory terms, or we could experience strikes. We depend on key information systems and third-party service providers.

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