INFORMATION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements and information in this prospectus may constitute “forward-looking statements.” The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “intend,” “foresee,” “should,” “would,” “could,” or other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which are generally not historical in nature. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect on us. Although management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made, there can be no assurance that future developments affecting us will be those that we anticipate. All comments concerning our expectations for future revenues and operating results are based on our forecasts of our existing operations and do not include the potential impact of any future acquisitions. Our forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our present expectations or projections. Factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by such forward-looking statements include those described under the “Risk Factors” section of this prospectus and those set forth in any documents incorporated by reference into this prospectus, and the following factors, among others:
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the volume and quality of products that we are able to produce or source and sell, which could be adversely affected by, among other things, operating or technical difficulties at our wood pellet production plants or deep water marine terminals;
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the prices at which we are able to sell our products;
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our ability to successfully negotiate, complete and integrate acquisitions, including the associated contracts, or to realize the anticipated benefits of such acquisitions;
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failure of our customers, vendors, and shipping partners to pay or perform their contractual obligations to us;
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our inability to successfully execute our project development, expansion, and construction activities on time and within budget;
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the creditworthiness of our contract counterparties;
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the amount of low-cost wood fiber that we are able to procure and process, which could be adversely affected by, among other things, disruptions in supply or operating or financial difficulties suffered by our suppliers;
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changes in the price and availability of natural gas, coal, or other sources of energy;
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changes in prevailing economic and market conditions;
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unanticipated ground, grade, or water conditions;
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inclement or hazardous environmental conditions, including extreme precipitation, temperatures, and flooding;
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fires, explosions, or other accidents;
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changes in domestic and foreign laws and regulations (or the interpretation thereof) related to renewable or low-carbon energy, the forestry products industry, the international shipping industry or power, heat or combined heat and power generators;
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changes in domestic and foreign tax laws and regulations affecting the taxation of our business and investors;
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changes in the regulatory treatment of biomass in core and emerging markets;
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our inability to acquire or maintain necessary permits or rights for our production, transportation, or terminaling operations;
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changes in the price and availability of transportation;
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changes in the foreign currency exchange or interest rates, and the failure of our hedging arrangements to effectively reduce our exposure to the risks related thereto;