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Mission Statement
“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.”
Certain statements contained in this annual report are forward-looking statements. These statements 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, 2003, for more details.
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