Forward-Looking Statements All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this presentation, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The words "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "seek," "estimate" and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, but other statements not based on historical information may also be considered forward-looking including statements about the benefits of the merger to Pinnacle and Mid-America, Pinnacle's and Mid-America's future financial and operating results and Pinnacle's and Mid-America's plans, objectives and intentions. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other facts that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Pinnacle or Mid- America to differ materially from any results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, (1) the risk that the cost savings and any revenue synergies from the merger may not be realized or take longer than anticipated, (2) disruption from the merger with customers, suppliers or employee relationships, (3) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement, (4) the risk of successful integration of the two companies' businesses, (5) the failure of Mid-America's or Pinnacle's shareholders to approve the merger, (6) the amount of the costs, fees, expenses and charges related to the merger, and (7) the ability to obtain required governmental approvals of the proposed terms of the merger and anticipated schedule. Additional factors which could affect the forward looking statements can be found in the Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K of both Pinnacle and Mid-America filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on the Commission's website at http://www.sec.gov. Pinnacle and Mid-America disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this presentation which speak only as of the date hereof, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Safe Harbor Statements |