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We maintain programs to comply with various United States federal, state, local and international
requirements relating to the environment, plant safety and other matters.
Financial Information about International and United States Operations
The information required by this item is included in note 17 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements included in Item 8 of Part II of this report and is incorporated herein by reference.
Availability of Information
Our internet address is http://www.hasbro.com. We make our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly
reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished
pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, available free of charge on or
through our website as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish
it to, the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Forward-Looking Information and Risk Factors That May Affect Future Results
From time to time, including in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and in our annual report to
shareholders, we publish “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. These “forward-looking statements” may relate to such matters as our anticipated
financial performance or business prospects in future periods, expected technological and product develop-
ments, the expected timing of new product introductions or our expectations concerning the future acceptance
of products by customers, the timing of entertainment releases, marketing and promotional efforts, research
and development activities, liquidity, and similar matters. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to
risks and uncertainties. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for
forward-looking statements. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking words or
phrases such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “expect,” “intend,” “looking forward,” “may,” “planned,”
“potential,” “should,” “will” and “would” or any variations of words with similar meanings. We note that a
variety of factors could cause our actual results and experience to differ materially from the anticipated results
or other expectations expressed or anticipated in our forward-looking statements. The factors listed below are
illustrative and other risks and uncertainties may arise as are or may be detailed from time to time in our
public announcements and our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as on Forms 8-K,
10-Q and 10-K. We undertake no obligation to make any revisions to the forward-looking statements contained
in this Annual Report on Form 10-K or in our annual report to shareholders to reflect events or circumstances
occurring after the date of the filing of this report. Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all dollar or share
amounts herein are expressed in thousands of dollars or shares, except for per share amounts.
The volatility of ever-evolving consumer preferences, combined with the high level of competition and
low barriers to entry in the family entertainment industry, make it difficult to maintain and build upon
the success of existing products and product lines or introduce successful new products. In addition, an
inability to develop and introduce planned new products and product lines in a timely and cost-effective
manner may damage our business.
The family entertainment business is a fashion industry and evolves quickly. Our success is critically
dependent upon the consumer appeal of our products. Our failure to successfully anticipate, identify and react
to children’s interests and the current preferences in family entertainment could significantly lower sales of our
products and harm our business and profitability.
A decline in the popularity of our existing products and product lines, or the failure of our new products
and product lines to achieve and sustain interest from retailers and consumers, could significantly lower our
revenues and operating margins, which would in turn harm our profitability, business and financial condition.
In our industry, it is critical to identify and offer what are considered to be the next “hot” toys and games on
children’s “wish lists” and to effectively anticipate children’s evolving entertainment interests. Our continued
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