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This annual report contains forward-looking statements that are based on our current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about our business, our industry and capital markets around the world. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "plan"or similar words. These statements discuss future expectations, identify strategies, contain projections of results of operations or of our financial condition, or state other forwardlooking information. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. We cannot promise that our expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements will turn out to be correct. Our actual results could be materially different from and worse than our expectations as a result of certain factors, including, but not limited to (i) our ability to design, develop, mass produce and win acceptance of our products, particularly those that use the new fiuid dynamic bearing motor technology, which are offered in highly competitive markets characterized by continual new product introductions and rapid technological development, (ii) general economic conditions in the computer, information technology and related product markets, particularly levels of consumer spending, (iii) exchange rate fiuctuations, particularly between the Japanese yen and the U.S. dollar and other currencies in which we make significant sales or in which our assets and liabilities are denominated, (iv) our ability to acquire and successfully integrate companies with complementary technologies and product lines, and (v) adverse changes in laws, regulations or economic policies in any of the countries where we have manufacturing operations, especially China. |
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