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Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report includes statements that are or may be deemed to be “forward-looking statements”. Forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety as there are certain factors that could cause results to differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact and may be identified by forward-looking terminology, including the words “outlook”, “guidance”, “believes”, “plans”, “anticipates”, “expects”, “estimates”, “may”, “will”, “should”, or in each case, their negative or other variations, or comparable terminology, or by discussions of “strategy”, “plans”, “objectives”, “goals”, “future events” or “intentions”. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they are related to future events and circumstances.

Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance; the financial position resulting from operations of the Group, and the development of the markets and the industries in which members of the Group operate, may differ materially from those described in, or suggested by, the forward-looking statements, including the timing and strength of its product, service, or technology offerings; continuance of the financing required to meet its liquidity needs; maintenance of relationships with employees, customers, and other business partners; and changes in the political, social, and regulatory framework in which the Group operates, or in economic or technological trends or conditions, including currency fluctuations, inflation, and consumer confidence.