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MISSION STATEMENT
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
“O’Reilly Automotive will be the dominant supplier of auto parts in our market areas by offering our retail
customers, professional installers and jobbers the best combination of inventory, price, quality and
service; providing our team members with competitive wages and benefits, and working conditions which
promote high achievement and ensure fair and equitable treatment; and providing our stockholders with
an excellent return on their investment.”
We claim the protection of the safe-harbor for forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Certain statements contained within this document discuss,
among other things, expected growth, store development and expansion strategy, business strategies,
future revenues and future performance. These forward-looking statements are based on estimates,
projections, beliefs and assumptions and are not guarantees of future events and results. Such statements
are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, but not limited to, competition, product
demand, the market for auto parts, the economy in general, inflation, consumer debt levels, governmental
approvals, our ability to hire and retain qualified employees, risks associated with the integration of
acquired businesses, weather, terrorist activities, war and the threat of war. Actual results may materially
differ from anticipated results described in these forward-looking statements. Please refer to the Risk
Factors sections of the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002, for more details.
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