measures because the excluded items are not available on a prospective basis without unreasonable efforts due to our limited visibility into and inability to make accurate projections and estimates of items, including GAAP allocations and other GAAP carveout adjustments. These items may vary greatly from year to year and could significantly impact our results as reported in accordance with GAAP. In addition, the company believes such reconciliations would imply a degree of precision and certainty that could be confusing to investors. It is probable that these forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures may be materially different from the corresponding GAAP financial measures.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws, including, among others, any statements about our expectations, plans, intentions, strategies or prospects. We generally use the words “may,” “will,” “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “estimates,” “projects,” “assumes,” “guides,” “targets,” “forecasts,” “sees,” “seeks,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “predicts,” “potential,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “work toward,” “intends,” “guidance,” “confidence,” “positioned,” “design,” “strive,” “continue,” “look forward to” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are based upon the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of management and are subject to significant risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances include, but are not limited to: the effects of the COVID-19 global pandemic and other adverse public health developments, dependence on new product development, technological advances and innovation; shifts in the product category or regional sales mix of our products and services; supply and prices of raw materials and products; pricing pressures; changes in customer demand for our products and services; changes in and compliance with governmental laws and regulations; competition; the impact of healthcare reform measures; reductions in reimbursement levels by third-party payors; cost containment efforts; dependence on a limited number of suppliers for key raw materials and outsourced activities; the ability to obtain and maintain adequate intellectual property protection; breaches or failures of our information technology systems or products; the ability to attract and retain independent agents and distributors and skilled employees; risks associated with significant indebtedness; restrictions on activities to preserve the tax-free
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