Fundamentals of Risk Management

Reporting on risk management
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loss of a strategic customer;
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higher costs of insurance for terrorism, sabotage or hijacking;
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our ability to achieve cost savings;
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fluctuations in fuel costs;
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changes in currency and interest rates;
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disruptions at key sites and facilities;
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incidents resulting from the transport of hazardous materials;
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strikes, work stoppages and work slowdowns;
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disruptions due to employee illness as a result of an influenza pandemic;
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market acceptance of our new service and growth initiatives;
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changes in customer demand patterns;
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the impact of technology developments on our operations;
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disruptions to our technology infrastructure;
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adverse weather conditions;
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if our sub-contractors’ employees were considered our employees;
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changes in tax laws or their interpretation by authorities;
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higher costs related to implementation of the Sarbanes–Oxley Act;
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changes in environmental laws.
TAbLE 
36.2
Risk report in a Form 20-F
In relation to industry, economic and environment risks, the following have been 
identified for further detailed comment:
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risk of expiration of patents or marketing exclusivity
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risk of patent litigation and early loss of patents, marketing exclusivity or 
trademark
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risk of expiration or earlier loss of patents covering competing products
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failure to obtain patent protection
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impact of fluctuations in exchange rates
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debt-funding arrangements
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the risks of owning and operating a biologics and vaccines business
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competition, price controls and price reductions
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taxation
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risk of substantial product liability claims
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performance of new products
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environmental/occupational health and safety liabilities
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developing our business in emerging markets
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product counterfeiting

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