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CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS OF THE
SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT
Any statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K regarding the outlook for our businesses and
their respective markets, such as projections of future performance, statements of our plans and objectives,
forecasts of market trends and other matters, are forward-looking statements based on our assumptions and
beliefs. Such statements may be identified by such words or phrases as “will likely result,” “are expected to,”
“will continue,” “outlook,” “will benefit,” “is anticipated,” “estimate,” “project,” “management believes” or
similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in such statements and no assurance can be given
that the results in any forward-looking statement will be achieved. For these statements, SUPERVALU INC.
claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made,
and we disclaim any obligation to subsequently revise any forward-looking statement to reflect events or
circumstances after such date or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.
Certain factors could cause our future results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any
forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. These factors include the factors
discussed in Part I, Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K under the heading “Risk Factors,” the factors
discussed below and any other cautionary statements, written or oral, which may be made or referred to in
connection with any such forward-looking statements. Since it is not possible to foresee all such factors, these
factors should not be considered as complete or exhaustive.
Economic and Industry Conditions
• Adverse changes in economic conditions that affect consumer spending or buying habits
• Food and drug price inflation or deflation
• Increases in energy costs and commodity prices, which could impact consumer spending and buying
habits and the cost of doing business
• The availability of favorable credit and trade terms
• Changes in interest rates
• The outcome of negotiations with partners, governments, suppliers, unions or customers
• Narrow profit margins in the grocery industry
Competitive Practices
• Our ability to attract and retain customers
• Our ability to hire, train or retain employees
• Competition from other food or drug retail chains, supercenters, non-traditional competitors and
emerging alternative formats in our retail markets
• Declines in the retail sales activity of our Supply chain services customers due to competition or
increased self-distribution
• Changes in demographics or consumer preferences that affect consumer spending habits
• The impact of consolidation in the retail food and supply chain services industries
• The success of our promotional and sales programs and our ability to respond to the promotional
practices of competitors
• The ability to successfully improve buying practices and shrink
• The increase in the penetration of our Own Brands private label program could impact identical store
retail sales growth
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