Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements
This prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus contain or incorporate by reference forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995, that reflect our current views with respect to, among other things, our operations and financial performance. These forward-looking statements include statements concerning our plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events, future
revenue or performance, capital expenditures, financing needs, plans or intentions relating to acquisitions, business trends, and other information that is not historical information and, in particular, appear under Business, Risk
Factors and Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts. In some cases, you can identify these
forward-looking statements by the use of words such as outlook, believes, expects, potential, continues, may, will, should, could,
seeks, predicts, intends, plans, estimates, anticipates, projects, forecasts or the negative version of these words or other comparable words. All
forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, managements examination of historical operating trends and data are based upon our current expectations and various assumptions. Our expectations, beliefs, and projections are
expressed in good faith and we believe there is a reasonable basis for them. However, we cannot assure you that these expectations, beliefs and projections will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are
subject to significant risks and uncertainties that may cause actual outcomes, results or achievements to be materially different from the future results or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could
materially affect actual results include, but are not limited to: general economic conditions and economic conditions in the industrial sector, inventory levels, regulatory compliance costs and our ability to manage these costs, start-up costs for
new operations, debt reduction, competitive influences, risks that current customers will commence or increase captive production, risks of capacity underutilization, quality issues, availability and price of raw materials, currency and other risks
associated with international trade, our dependence on certain major customers, and the successful implementation of the global growth plan, including development of new products. Similarly, statements made herein and elsewhere regarding pending or
completed acquisitions are also forward-looking statements, including statements relating to the anticipated closing date of an acquisition, our ability to obtain required regulatory approvals or satisfy closing conditions, the costs of an
acquisition and our source(s) of financing, the future performance and prospects of an acquired business, the expected benefits of an acquisition on our future business and operations and our ability to successfully integrate recently acquired
businesses.
These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included
or incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus. We operate in a very competitive and challenging environment. New risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict
all risks and uncertainties that could have an impact on the forward-looking statements contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus. We cannot assure you that the results, events and
circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur, and actual results, events, or circumstances could differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.
The forward-looking statements made or incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relate only to events as of the date
on which the statements are made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law. We may not actually achieve
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