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results in any forward-looking statement will be achieved. For these statements, SUPERVALU claims the
protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995.
The following is a summary of certain factors, the results of which could cause SUPERVALU’s future
results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements contained in this
report:
‰competitive practices in the retail food and food distribution industries,
‰the nature and extent of the consolidation of the retail food and food distribution industries,
‰our ability to attract and retain customers for our food distribution business and to control food
distribution costs,
‰our ability to grow through acquisitions and successfully integrate acquired entities,
‰economic conditions that affect the food industry, such as food price deflation and softness in local and
national economies, as well as general economic or political conditions that affect consumer buying
habits generally,
‰wartime activities, threats, and acts of terror directed at the food industry that affect consumer
behavior, as well as related security costs,
‰potential work disruptions from labor disputes or national emergencies,
‰the timing and implementation of certain restructure activities we have announced, including our
consolidation of certain distribution facilities and our disposition of under-performing stores and non-
operating properties,
‰the availability of favorable credit and trade terms, and
‰other risk factors inherent in the retail food and food distribution industries.
These risks and uncertainties are set forth in further detail in Exhibit 99(i) to this report. Any forward-
looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and SUPERVALU undertakes no
obligation to update such statement to reflect events or circumstances arising after such date.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The information called for by Item 7A is found under the heading of “Quantitative and Qualitative
Disclosure About Market Risk” under Part II, Item 7 above.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The information called for by Item 8 is found in a separate section of this report on pages F-1 through F-37.
See “Index of Selected Financial Data and Financial Statements and Schedules.”
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.
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