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We could be exposed to significant financial losses if our international business ventures are unsuccessful.
We have entered into certain strategic transactions in Asia, and we may increase our strategic investment activity in these and other
international markets. These investments, which we expect could become substantial over time, involve a high degree of risk and could expose
us to significant financial losses if the underlying ventures are not successful.
These risks include, among other things, the risks that required regulatory approvals may not be obtained, that we may not be able to enter into
necessary distribution and other relationships, and that the companies in which we invest or with whom we partner may not be able to compete
effectively in these markets or that there may be insufficient demand for the new services planned for these markets.
We cannot assure you that there will not be deficiencies leading to material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting.
We periodically evaluate and test our internal control over financial reporting in order to satisfy the requirements of Section 404 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act. This evaluation and testing of internal control over financial reporting includes internal control over financial reporting
relating to our operations. Although our management has concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of
December 31, 2006, if in the future we are unable to report that our internal control over financial reporting is effective (or if our auditors do
not agree with our assessment of the effectiveness of, or are unable to express an opinion on, our internal control over financial reporting),
investors, customers and business partners could lose confidence in the accuracy of our financial reports, which could in turn have a material
adverse effect on our business.
Item 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
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