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and interruptions or delays in our ability to manage inventories or process customer transactions. Such a disruption in revenue could
potentially have a negative impact on our results of operations and financial condition.
A breach of customer, Team Member or Company information could damage our reputation or result in substantial additional
costs or possible litigation.
Our business involves the storage of personal information about our customers and Team Members. We have taken reasonable and
appropriate steps to protect this information; however, if we experience a significant data security breach, we could be exposed to
damage to our reputation, additional costs, lost sales or possible regulatory action. The regulatory environment related to information
security and privacy is constantly changing, and compliance with those requirements could result in additional costs. There is no
guarantee that the procedures that we have implemented to protect against unauthorized access to secured data are adequate to
safeguard against all data security breaches, and such a breach could potentially have a negative impact on our results of operations
and financial condition.
Environmental legislation and regulations could affect our operations, such as by increasing fuel prices, and therefore increase
our operating costs.
Initiatives to limit greenhouse gas emissions and bills related to climate change have been introduced in the U.S. Congress, which
could adversely impact all industries. While it is uncertain whether these will become law, additional climate change related mandates
could potentially be forthcoming, and these mandates, if enacted, could adversely impact our costs, including, among other things,
increasing fuel prices.
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
Not applicable.
FORM 10-K