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EXHIBIT 99
to Registrant's Report on Form 10-K
for the year-ended June 30, 2000
RISK FACTORS OR CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS PURSUANT TO "SAFE HARBOR" PROVISIONS OF
THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
Except for historical information, the report on Form 10-K for fiscal year
ended June 30, 2000, to which this exhibit is appended, the Company's quarterly
reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-Q and periodic
press releases, as well as other public documents and statements, may contain
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws.
Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by
the statements, including, among others:
The ability to obtain, maintain, and defend challenges
against, valid patent protection on certain technology,
primarily as it relates to the Company's Cleaning Systems.
Significant price reductions or improvements in competing
imaging technologies.
A decline in the rate of growth of the installed base of
printing press units and the timing of new press orders.
Material changes in foreign currency exchange rates versus the
U.S. Dollar.
Some dependence on a small number of large customers.
Competitive product offerings and pricing actions.
The availability and pricing of key raw materials.
The ability to generate productivity improvements in the
Company's product designing and manufacturing processes.
Dependence on key members of management.
Changes in the mix of products and services comprising
revenues.
The Company's or its vendors' ability to resolve Year 2000
compliance issues.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking
statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to publish revised
forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date
hereof or to reflect the occurrences of unanticipated events.
