This document contains "forward-looking"statements, as that term is defined by the federal securities laws, about our financial condition, results of operations and business. Forward-looking statements include certain anticipated, believed, planned, forecasted, expected, targeted and estimated results along with TriMas' outlook concerning future results. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Because the statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on the statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to vary materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements in this report include general economic conditions in the markets in which we operate and industry-based factors such as: technological developments that could competitively disadvantage us, our dependence on key individuals and relationships, labor costs and strikes at our customers' and our facilities, exposure to product liability and warranty claims, increases in our raw material and energy costs, compliance with environmental and other regulations and competition within our industries. In addition, factors more specific to us could cause actual results to vary materially from those anticipate in the forward-looking statements included in this report such as substantial leverage, limitations imposed by our debt instruments, our ability to identify attractive and other strategic acquisition opportunities and to successfully integrate acquired businesses including actions we have identified as providing cost-saving opportunities.