949874--3/12/2009--YOUNG_INNOVATIONS

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{acquisition, growth, future}

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Acquisitions have been and continue to be an important part of our growth strategy; failure to consummate acquisitions could limit our growth and failure to successfully integrate acquisitions could adversely impact our results. We operate in a highly competitive industry and cannot be certain that we will be able to compete effectively We rely heavily on key distributors, and if any of them stop doing business with us it would significantly impact our operating results. Our results of operations may be adversely impacted by the worldwide macroeconomic downturn. Our business is subject to quarterly variations in operating results due to factors outside of our control. If we are unable to successfully manage growth, our results could be materially adversely affected. Our future performance is materially dependent upon our senior management. Difficulty in obtaining goods and services from our vendors and suppliers could adversely affect our business. Certain of our products and manufacturing facilities are subject to regulation, and our failure or the failure of our suppliers to comply with applicable laws and regulations and obtain or maintain the required regulatory approvals for these products could hinder or prevent their sale and increase our costs of regulatory compliance. In addition, there can be no assurance we will be able to successfully reintroduce any products that may have been recalled. Changes in standard of care relating to dental health may impact future results. Technological change could result in loss of market share, product obsolescence and dependence on new products. Prices and availability of raw materials may fluctuate which may adversely affect our margins. Loss of intellectual property protection and related disputes could negatively affect our results. We rely upon others to assist in the education and promotion of our products, and the loss of the participation of these individuals could adversely affect our net sales. Changes in the rules governing promotion of our products might likewise adversely affect our net sales. We are subject to potential product liability claims as a result of the design, manufacture and marketing of our products.

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