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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this report are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the
Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which are usually identified by the
use of words such as "will," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "projects," "forecasts," "plans,"
"intends," "should" or similar expressions. We intend those forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe
harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
and are included in this statement for purposes of complying with these safe harbor provisions.
These forward-looking statements reflect current views about our plans, strategies and prospects, which are
based on the information currently available and on current assumptions.
Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations as reflected in or suggested by those forward-
looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations will be
achieved. Listed below and discussed elsewhere in this report are some important risks, uncertainties and
contingencies which could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the
forward-looking statements made in this report. These risks, uncertainties and contingencies include, but are not
limited to, the following:
xthe implementation of our business strategies and goals;
xour ability to expand our business;
xcompetitive pricing and other competitive pressures;
xa decrease in demand for our products;
xthe occurrence of natural disasters and/or extended periods of unfavorable weather;
xour ability to obtain affordable insurance against the financial impacts of natural disasters;
xthe availability of suitable real estate locations;
xour overall credit rating;
xdeterioration in general economic conditions;
xour ability to attract and retain qualified team members;
xintegration of acquisitions;
xour relationship with our vendors;
xour involvement as a defendant in litigation or incurrence of judgments, fines or legal costs;
xadherence to the restrictions and covenants imposed under our revolving credit facility;
xacts of terrorism; and
xother statements that are not of historical fact made throughout this report, including in the sections entitled
“Business,” "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations"
and "Risk Factors."
We assume no obligations to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise. In evaluating forward-looking statements, you should consider these risks and
uncertainties, together with the other risks described from time to time in our other reports and documents filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, and you should not place undue reliance on those statements.
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