CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This prospectus includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), that relate to future events or our future financial performance regarding, among other things, our plans, strategies and prospects, both business and financial. These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of our management team. Generally, statements that are not historical facts, including statements concerning possible or assumed future actions, business strategies, events or results of operations, are forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus include, but are not limited to, statements about:
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the success, cost and timing of our product development activities;
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the potential attributes and benefits of our products and services;
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our ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approval for our products, and any related restrictions and limitations of any authorized product;
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our ability to identify, in-license or acquire additional technology;
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our ability to maintain our existing license, manufacturing and supply agreements;
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our ability to compete with other companies currently marketing or engaged in the development of ultrasound imaging devices, many of which have greater financial and marketing resources than us;
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the size and growth potential of the markets for our products and services, and the ability of each to serve those markets, either alone or in partnership with others;
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our estimates regarding expenses, revenue, capital requirements and needs for additional financing;
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our ability to raise financing in the future; and
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our financial performance.
These statements may be preceded by, followed by or include the words “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “seeks,” “plans,” “scheduled,” “anticipates” or “intends” or similar expressions or phrases, or the negative of those expressions or phrases. The forward-looking statements are based on projections prepared by, and are the responsibility of, our management. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or realize these plans, intentions or expectations. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to, among other things:
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our rapid growth may not be sustainable and depends on our ability to attract and retain customers;
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our business could be harmed if we fail to manage our growth effectively;
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our projections are subject to risks, assumptions, estimates and uncertainties;
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our business is subject to a variety of U.S. and foreign laws, which are subject to change and could adversely affect our business;
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the pricing of our products and services and reimbursement for medical procedures conducted using our products and services;
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changes in applicable laws or regulations;
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failure to protect or enforce our intellectual property rights could harm our business, results of operations and financial condition;
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the ability to maintain the listing of our Class A common stock on the NYSE; and
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economic downturns and political and market conditions beyond our control could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
These forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of this prospectus, and current expectations, forecasts and assumptions, and involve a number of judgments, risks and uncertainties. Important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those