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Food Safety
kEvents that give rise to actual or potential food contamination, drug contamination or food-borne
illness or any adverse publicity relating to these types of concern, whether or not valid
Liquidity
kThe Company’s substantial indebtedness and its potential effect on the operation of the Company’s
business
kThe Company’s ability to comply with debt covenants or to refinance the Company’s debt obligations
kA downgrade in the Company’s debt ratings, which may increase the cost of borrowing or adversely
affect the Company’s ability to access one or more financial markets
kThe availability of favorable credit and trade terms
Labor Relations
kPotential work disruptions resulting from labor disputes
kThe ability to negotiate labor contracts with acceptable terms
Employee Benefit Costs
kIncreased operating costs resulting from rising employee benefit costs or pension funding obligations
Regulatory Matters
kThe ability to timely obtain permits, comply with government regulations or make capital expenditures
required to maintain compliance with government regulations
kChanges in applicable laws and regulations that impose additional requirements or restrictions on the
operation of the Company’s businesses
Self-Insurance
kVariability in actuarial projections regarding workers’ compensation and general and automobile
liability
kPotential increase in the number or severity of claims for which the Company is self-insured
Legal and Administrative Proceedings
kUnfavorable outcomes in litigation, governmental or administrative proceedings or other disputes
kAdverse publicity related to such unfavorable outcomes
Information Technology
kDifficulties in developing, maintaining or upgrading information technology systems
kBusiness disruptions or losses resulting from data theft, information espionage, or other criminal
activity directed at the Company’s computer or communications systems
Severe Weather, Natural Disasters and Adverse Climate Changes
kProperty damage or business disruption resulting from severe weather conditions and natural disasters
that affect the Company and the Company’s customers or suppliers
kUnseasonably adverse climate conditions that impact the availability or cost of certain products in the
grocery supply chain
Accounting Matters
kChanges in accounting standards that impact the Company’s financial statements
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment Charges
kUnfavorable changes in economic, industry or market conditions, business operations, competition or
the Company’s stock price and market capitalization
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