Manitex, Inc., February 2007 3 Forward Looking Statements & Non-GAAP Measures The following presentation contains forward-looking information based on VERITEK’s current expectations. Because forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, actual result could differ materially. Such risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond VERITEK’s control, include among others: VERITEK’s business is highly cyclical and weak general economic conditions may affect the sales of its products and its financial results; the ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses; the retention of key management personnel; VERITEK’s businesses are very competitive and may be affected by pricing, product initiatives and other actions taken by competitors; the effects of changes in laws and regulations; VERITEK’s continued access to capital and ability to obtain parts and components from suppliers on a timely basis at competitive prices; the financial condition of suppliers and customers, and their continued access to capital; VERITEK’s ability to timely manufacture and deliver products to customers; VERITEK’s significant amount of debt and its need to comply with restrictive covenants contained in VERITEK’s debt agreements; compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations; and other factors, risks and uncertainties more specifically set forth in VERITEK’s public filings with SEC. Actual events or the actual future results of VERITEK may differ materially from any forward-looking statement due to those and other risks, uncertainties and significant factors. The forward-looking statements herein speak only as of the date of this presentation. VERITEK expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement included in this presentation to reflect any changes in VERITEK’s expectations with regard thereto or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based. Non-GAAP Measures: VERITEK from time to time refers to various non-GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) financial measures in this presentation. VERITEK believes that this information is useful to understanding its operating results and the ongoing performance of its underlying businesses without the impact of special items. |