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This release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined under the Federal Securities Laws. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain risk factors, including but not limited to: (i) further adverse changes in general economic conditions; (ii) further delays or reductions in information technology spending; (iii) the company's ability to effectively manage operating costs and increase operating efficiencies; (iv) further declines in revenues; (v) insufficient, excess or obsolete inventory; (vi) competitive factors, including but not limited to pricing pressures; (vii) component quality and availability; (viii) rapid technological and market change and the transition to new products; (ix) the uncertainty of customer acceptance of new products; (x) the relative and varying rates of product price and component cost declines; (xi) the effects of war or acts of terrorism, including the effect on the economy generally, on particular industry segments, on transportation and communication systems and on the company's ability to manage logistics in such an environment, including receipt of components and distribution of products; (xii) the ability to attract and retain highly qualified employees; (xiii) the uneven pattern of quarterly sales; (xiv) fluctuating currency exchange rates; (xv) risks associated with strategic investments and acquisitions; (xvi) the Company's ability to execute on its plans; and (xvii) other one-time events and other important factors disclosed previously and from time to time in EMC's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.