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{personnel, key, retain}

{loss, insurance, financial}

{acquisition, growth, future}

{gas, price, oil}

{cost, contract, operation}

{operation, natural, condition}

{competitive, industry, competition}

{operation, international, foreign}

{cost, regulation, environmental}

We are subject to the cyclical nature of the oil and gas industry. Our industry is highly competitive. A significant portion of our revenue is derived from our non-United States operations, which exposes us to additional political, economic and other uncertainties. We are susceptible to adverse weather conditions in the Gulf of Mexico. We are vulnerable to the potential difficulties associated with rapid expansion We depend on key personnel. We might be unable to employ a sufficient number of skilled workers. We depend on significant customers. The terms of our contracts could expose us to unforeseen costs and costs not within our control Percentage-of-completion accounting for contract revenue may result in material adjustments The dangers inherent in our operations and the limits on insurance coverage could expose us to potentially significant liability costs and materially interfere with the performance of our operations. Our inability to control the inherent risks of acquiring businesses could adversely affect our operations. The nature of our industry subjects us to compliance with regulatory and environmental laws.

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