17 This presentation, and oral statements made regarding the subjects of this presentation, contains 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," “projected,“ “estimated,” “anticipated,” “forecasted” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. It is important to note that the company’s actual future results could differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements because of a number of factors, including (without limitation), inflation, inclement weather, price and availability of fuel, sudden changes in the cost of fuel or the index upon which the company bases its fuel surcharge, competitor pricing activity, expense volatility, including (without limitation) expense volatility due to changes in rail service or pricing for rail service, ability to capture cost reductions, including (without limitation) those cost reduction opportunities arising from acquisitions, a downturn in general or regional economic activity, changes in equity and debt markets, effects of a terrorist attack, and labor relations, including (without limitation), the impact of work rules, any obligations to multi-employer health, welfare and pension plans, wage requirements and employee satisfaction. The format of this presentation does not allow us to fully disclose all of these risk factors. For a full discussion please refer to our Form 10-K filed with the SEC. This presentation includes references to adjusted EPS. Adjusted EPS excludes property gains/losses, charges related to acquisitions, reorganizations, and a spin-off, loss on the sale of a subsidiary and executive severance expense. Refer to the company’s earnings release furnished to the SEC for a complete reconciliation of reported EPS to adjusted EPS. Forward-Looking Statements Forward-Looking Statements | 
