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Forward-looking statements
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Both the Annual Report and Financial Statements 2007 and
the Annual Review and Summary Financial Statement 2007
contain certain forward-looking statements as defined under
US legislation (Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934)
with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and
business of InterContinental Hotels Group and certain plans and
objectives of the Board of Directors of InterContinental Hotels
Group PLC with respect thereto. Such statements include, but
are not limited to, statements made in the Message from the
Chairman and Chief Executive. These forward-looking statements
can be identified by the fact that they do not relate only to
historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements often use
words such as ‘anticipate’, ‘target’, ‘expect’, ‘estimate’, ‘intend’,
‘plan’, ‘goal’, ‘believe’, or other words of similar meaning. These
statements are based on assumptions and assessments made
by InterContinental Hotels Group’s management in light of their
experience and their perception of historical trends, current
conditions, expected future developments and other factors
they believe to be appropriate.
By their nature, forward-looking statements are inherently
predictive, speculative and involve risk and uncertainty. There
are a number of factors that could cause actual results and
developments to differ materially from those expressed in,
or implied by, such forward-looking statements, including, but
not limited to: the risks involved with the Group’s reliance on the
reputation of its brands and protection of its intellectual property
rights; the risks relating to identifying, securing and retaining
management and franchise agreements; the effect of political
and economic developments; the ability to recruit and retain key
personnel; events that adversely impact domestic or international
travel, including terrorist incidents; the risks involved in the
Group’s reliance upon its proprietary reservation system and
increased competition in reservation infrastructure; the risks
involved with the Group’s reliance on technologies and systems;
the risks of the hotel industry supply and demand cycle; the
possible lack of selected development opportunities; the risks
related to corporate responsibility; the risk of litigation; the
risks associated with the Group’s ability to maintain adequate
insurance; the Group’s ability to borrow and satisfy debt covenants;
compliance with data privacy regulations; and the risks associated
with funding the defined benefits under its pension plans.
The main factors that could affect the business and financial
results are described in the Business Review of the Annual Report
and Financial Statements 2007 and also in any Annual Report
of InterContinental Hotels Group PLC on Form 20-F for 2007
and for any subsequent year.
Contacts and Forward-looking statements 101
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