91142--2/24/2006--SMITH_A_O_CORP

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Because we participate in markets that are highly competitive, our revenues could decline as we respond to competition Some of our markets are cyclical, and a decline in any of these markets could have a material adverse effect on our operating performance We depend on revenues from a few significant customers, and any loss, cancellation, reduction, or delay in purchases by these customers could harm our business We increasingly manufacture our products outside the United States, which may present additional risks to our business In serving U.S. customers of our electric motors business, we manufacture a significant portion of our products in Mexico and China, which exposes us to the risk of increased labor costs due to both wage inflation in Mexico and stability or increases in the value of the Mexican peso and Chinese RMB relative to the U.S. dollar In serving U.S. customers of our electric motors business, we manufacture a significant portion of our products in Mexico and China, which exposes us to the risk of increased labor costs due to both wage inflation in Mexico and stability or increases in the value of the Mexican peso and Chinese RMB relative to the U.S. dollar Our operations could be adversely impacted by raw material price volatility Our pension plans are under-funded and the plan could be adversely impacted by changes in interest rates and decreasing investment returns on invested plan assets A substantial portion of our results has come through acquisitions, and we may not be able to identify or complete future acquisitions, which could adversely affect our future growth Our sales of electrical products incorporated into HVAC systems are affected by the weather, and mild or cooler weather could have an adverse effect on our operating performance Our results of operations may be negatively impacted by product liability lawsuits One stockholder has voting control of the company

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