S- I/A •fable of Contents SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Certain matters we discuss in this prospectus may constitute forward-looking statements. You can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as "believes," "expects,- "may," "will," "should." "seeks," "intends." "plans,- "estimates:* or "anticipates." or similar expressions which concern our strategy. plans, projections, or intentions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but arc not limited to. all statements we make relating to revenue, EI3ITDA, earnings. margins, growth rates, and other financial results for future periods. By their nature, forward-looking statements: speak only as of the date they are made; are not statements of historical fact or guarantees of future performance; and arc subject to risks. uncertainties. assumptions. or changes in circumstances that arc difficult to predict or quantify. Our expectations. beliefs, and projections arc expressed in good faith and we believe there is a reasonable basis for them. However, there can be no assurance that management's expectations. beliefs and projections will result or be achieved and actual results may vary• materially from what is expressed in or indicated b• the forward-looking statements. There arc a number of risks. uncertainties, and other important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus. Such risks, uncertainties, and other important factors include, among others. the risks, uncertainties and factors set forth above under "Risk Factors," and the following risks, uncertainties• and factors: adverse impacts from global economic, political, and other conditions affecting trends in consumer. business, and government spending; • our ability to anticipate and respond to changing industry trends, including technological changes and increasing competition; • our ability to successfully