917470--3/2/2009--OLYMPIC_STEEL_INC

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{product, market, service}
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We service industries that are highly cyclical, and any downturn in our customers demand could reduce our sales, margins and profitability. Customer credit constraints and credit losses could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. Our success is dependent upon our relationships with certain key customers. Our implementation of a new information system could adversely affect our results of operations and cash flows. The failure of our key computer-based systems could have a material adverse effect on our business. We depend on our senior management team and the loss of any member could prevent us from implementing our business strategy. Labor disruptions at any of our facilities or those of major customers could adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. We expect to finance our future growth through borrowings under our credit facility. We may have difficulty in obtaining sufficient sources of finance. Additionally, increased leverage could adversely impact our business and results of operations. An interruption in the sources of our steel supply could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. Risks associated with our growth strategy may adversely impact our ability to sustain our growth. We may not be able to retain or expand our customer base if the U.S. manufacturing industry continues to erode or if the United States dollar strengthens. Our business is highly competitive, and increased competition could reduce our market share and harm our financial performance. Increases in energy prices would increase our operating costs, and we may be unable to pass all these increases on to our customers in the form of higher prices.

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