Forward-looking statements 3 This slide presentation contains a number of forward-looking statements. Words, and variations of words, such as “will,” “expect,” “may,” “should,” “likely,” “believe,” “deliver,” “guidance” and similar expressions are intended to identify our forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements we make about our future performance, including future revenue growth, earnings per share, operating income, margins, taxes, cash flow, market shares and shareholder returns; the drivers of our future performance, including investments, productivity improvements and cost reductions; and dividends, share repurchases and uses of cash. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated in our forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, risks from operating globally and in emerging markets, continued consumer weakness, continued volatility of commodity and other input costs, pricing actions, continued weakness in economic conditions, business disruptions, increased competition and tax law changes. For additional information on these and other factors that could affect our forward-looking statements, see our risk factors, as they may be amended from time to time, set forth in our filings with the SEC, including our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K. We disclaim and do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement in this slide presentation, except as required by applicable law or regulation. |