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Risks

• Deterioration of general economic conditions could harm our business and results of operations.
• Our existing and future debt may limit cash flow available to invest in the ongoing needs of our business and could prevent us from fulfilling our debt obligations.
• Increased competition may result in reduced sales or profits.
• Increases in commodity costs may have a negative impact on profits.
• Volatility in the market value of derivatives we use to manage exposures to fluctuations in commodity prices will cause volatility in our gross margins and net earnings.
• If we do not achieve the appropriate cost structure in the highly competitive food industry, our profitability could decrease.
• We may not realize the benefits that we expect from our restructuring plans, including the Pinnacle Integration Restructuring Plan.
• We may be subject to product liability claims and product recalls, which could negatively impact our profitability.
• We must identify changing consumer preferences and develop and offer food products to meet their preferences.
• Changes in our relationships with significant customers or suppliers could adversely affect us.
• The sophistication and buying power of our customers could have a negative impact on profits.
• If we are unable to complete proposed acquisitions or integrate acquired businesses, our financial results could be materially and adversely affected.
• If we are unable to complete our proposed divestitures, our financial results could be materially and adversely affected.
• Disruption of our supply chain could have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
• Any damage to our reputation could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
• If we fail to comply with the many laws applicable to our business, we may face lawsuits or incur significant fines and penalties. In addition, changes in such laws may lead to increased costs.
• We rely on our management team and other key personnel.
• Impairment in the carrying value of goodwill or other intangibles could result in the incurrence of impairment charges and negatively impact our net worth.
• Our results could be adversely impacted as a result of increased pension, labor, and people-related expenses.
• Climate change, or legal, regulatory, or market measures to address climate change, may negatively affect our business and operations.
• Due to the seasonality of the business, our revenue and operating results may vary from quarter to quarter.
• The termination or expiration of current co-manufacturing arrangements could reduce our sales volume and adversely affect our results of operations.
• Our intellectual property rights are valuable, and any inability to protect them could have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
• Our stock price may be subject to significant volatility, and you may not be able to resell shares of our common stock at or above the price you paid or at all, and you could lose all or part of your investment as a result.
• We may be exposed to claims and liabilities or incur operational difficulties as a result of the Spinoff.