Portions of the narrative
set forth in these presentations and other materials accessible
through these pages that are not historical in nature are forward-looking
statements. The Company's actual future performance may materially
differ from that contemplated by the forward-looking statements
as a result of a variety of factors. These factors include, in addition
to those mentioned elsewhere herein:
- The global and domestic economy;
- The condition of the markets which the Company serves whether
defined geographically or by segment, with the major market
segments being telecommunications and computer, optical media,
automotive electronics, industrial components, aerospace and
defense, and appliance;
- Changes in product mix and the financial condition of particular
customers;
- The Company's success in implementing its strategic plans
and the timely and successful completion of pending capital
expansion projects;
- The availability of adequate lines of credit and the associated
interest rates;
- Other financial factors, including tax rates, exchange rates,
pension costs, energy costs and the cost and availability of
insurance;
- The uncertainties concerning the impact resulting from war
or terrorist activities;
- Changes in government regulatory requirements and the enactment
of new legislation that impacts the Company's obligations; and,
- The conclusion of pending litigation matters in accordance
with the Company's expectation that there will be no material
adverse effects.
The Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update
or revise any forward-looking statement in these presentations whether
as a result of new information, further events or otherwise.
