SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT: This Annual Report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results could differ materially from those projected as they are subject to various risks and uncertainties. These include general economic conditions, competition, consumer apparel and footwear trends, and political and economic conditions in Brazil and China, which are significant footwear sourcing countries. These factors are listed and further discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.