This annual report includes forward-looking statements that relate to future events and can be generally
identified by phrases containing words such as “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “foresees,” “forecasts,”
“estimates” or other words or phrases of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements are not
guarantees of future performance and may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other
factors that may affect our actual results, performance, achievements or financial position, making them
materially different from the actual future results, performance, achievements or financial position expressed
or implied by these forward-looking statements. Unless otherwise specified, all data presented in this report
is from our consolidated financial statements.