
| Forward Looking Statements 1 This presentation contains forward - looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements give t he current expectations of the Company’s management. Words such as “could,” “will,” “may,” “assume,” “forecast,” “strategy,” “guidance,” “o utlook,” “target,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” or “project” and similar expressions are used to identify fo rwa rd - looking statements. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, forward - looking statements contained in this presentation include the Company’ s expectations regarding the consummation of the transactions described herein. Forward - looking statements can be affected by assumptions used or known or unknown risks or uncertainties. Consequently, no for ward - looking statements can be guaranteed, and actual results may differ materially and adversely from those reflected in the forward - looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward - looking statements include, among other things, (a) the risk and uncertainties disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10 - K and the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10 - Q filed with the SEC from time to time and (b) the following risks inherent in the transactions (in addition to others described elsewhere in this document and in the subsequent filings with the SEC): (1) failure to obtain regulatory approval necessary to consummate the transactions or to obtain regula tor y approvals on favorable terms, (2) delays in consummating the transactions or the failure to consummate the transactions, (3) our ability to realize the estimated synergies on the timeline expected or at all, and (4) our ability to subsequently deleverage our balance sheet to targeted levels. Because the Company’s forward - looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions that are subject to significant business , economic and competitive uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control or are subject to change, actual results could be m ate rially different and any or all of the Company’s forward - looking statements may turn out to be wrong. Forward - looking statements speak only as of the date made and can be affected by assumptions the Company might make or by known or unknown risk and uncertainties. Many factors mentioned in t his presentation and in the Company’s annual and quarterly reports will be important in determining future results. Consequently, the Company can not assure you that the Company’s expectations or forecasts expressed in such forward - looking statements will be achieved. |