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Information contained in this website may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such statements use forward-looking words such as "believe," "plan," "anticipate," "continue," "estimate," "expect," "may," "will," or other similar words. These statements discuss plans, strategies, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will or may occur in the future.

A forward-looking statement may include a statement of the assumptions or bases underlying the forward-looking statement. We believe that we have chosen these assumptions or bases in good faith and that they are reasonable. However, we caution you that actual results almost always vary from assumed facts or bases, and the differences between actual results and assumed facts or bases can be material, depending on the circumstances. When considering forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the following important factors which could affect our future results and could cause those results to differ materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements: (1) adverse weather conditions resulting in reduced demand; (2) price volatility and availability of propane, oil, electricity, and natural gas and the capacity to transport to market areas; (3) changes in laws and regulations, including safety, tax and accounting matters; (4) competitive pressures from the same and alternative energy sources; (5) liability for environmental claims; (6) customer conservation measures and improvements in energy efficiency and technology resulting in reduced demand; (7) adverse labor relations; (8) large customer defaults; (9) liability for personal injury and property damage arising from explosions and other catastrophic events resulting from operating hazards and risks incidental of generating and distributing electricity and transporting, storing and distribution natural gas and propane including liability in excess of insurance coverage; (10) political, regulatory and economic conditions in the United States and in foreign countries; (11) interest rate fluctuations and other capital market conditions, including foreign currency rate fluctuations; (12) reduced distributions from subsidiaries; and (13) the timing and success of the company's efforts to develop new business opportunities.

These factors are not necessarily all of the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any of our forward-looking statements. Other unknown or unpredictable factors could also have material adverse effects on future results. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement whether as a result of new information or future events.