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The effects of the global economic downturn could have a material adverse effect on our business
A portion of our business could be adversely affected by a decline in new residential or commercial construction
A portion of our business could be affected by a slowing Chinese economy
A material loss, cancellation, reduction, or delay in purchases by one or more of our largest customers could harm our business
Because we participate in markets that are highly competitive, our revenues could decline as we respond to competition
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
Our operations could be adversely impacted by material price volatility and supplier concentration
Our underfunded pension plans require future pension contributions which could limit our flexibility in managing our company
We have significant goodwill and an impairment of our goodwill could cause a decline in our net worth
A substantial contribution to our financial 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 results of operations may be negatively impacted by product liability lawsuits and claims
Our credit facility expires in February 2011 and the terms of its replacement will be based on prevailing lending conditions when it is replaced
Changes in regulations or standards could adversely affect our business
Currently, one stockholder has voting control of the company
Certain members of the founding family of our company and trusts for their benefit are likely to have the ability to influence all matters requiring stockholder approval
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