X- I/A Table of Contents MARKET, RANKING, AND OTHER INDUSTRY DATA The data included in this prospectus regarding markets, ranking. and other industry information arc based on reports of government agencies or published industry sources, and estimates are based on First Data management's knowledge and experience in the markets in which First Data operates. The Nilson Report. an industry source we cite in this prospectus, is generally published monthly. Data regarding the industries in which we compete and our market position and market share within these industries am inherently imprecise and arc subject to significant business, economic, and competitive uncertainties beyond our control, but we believe they generally indicate size, position, and market sham within these industries. Our own estimates arc based on information obtained from our trade and business organizations and other contacts in the markets in which we operate. We are responsible for all of the disclosure in this prospectus. and we believe these estimates to be accurate as of the date of this prospectus or such other date stated in this prospectus. However, this information may prove to be inaccurate because of the method by which we obtained some of the data for the estimates or because this information cannot always be verified with complete certainty due to the limits on the availability and reliability of raw data, the voluntary nature of the data gathering process, and other limitations and uncertainties. As a result, you should be aware that market. ranking. and other similar industry data included in this prospectus. and estimates and beliefs based on that data. may not be reliable. Neither we nor the underwriters can guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any such information contained in this prospectus. TRADEMARKS, SERVICE MARKS, AND TRADE NAMES Solely for convenience, the trademarks, service marks. and trade names referred to in this prospectus are presented without the