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Forward-Looking Statements
Except for the historical and factual information contained herein, the matters set
forth in this
presentation,
including
statements
regarding
the
expected
timing
and
benefits
of
the
acquisition
such
as efficiencies, cost savings, accretion and growth potential, and the competitive
ability and position
of the combined company, and other statements
identified by words such as "estimates," "expects,"
"projects," "plans," and similar expressions are
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
"safe
harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-
looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions,
many of which
are beyond our control. Actual events and results may differ
materially from those anticipated,
estimated or projected if one or more of
these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if underlying
assumptions prove
incorrect. Factors that could affect actual results include but are not limited to: the
ability of the parties to timely and successfully receive the required approvals of
regulatory agencies
and Savvis’
stockholders; the possibility that the anticipated benefits from the acquisition
cannot be
fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; the
possibility that costs or difficulties
related to the integration of
Savvis’
operations into CenturyLink will be greater than expected; the
ability of the combined company to retain and hire key personnel; the
timing, success and overall
effects of competition from a wide variety of
competitive enterprises; the risks inherent in rapid
technological change;
the ability of the combined company to successfully introduce new product or
service offerings on a timely and cost-effective basis; the effects on ongoing
changes in the regulation
of the communications industry; any adverse
developments in customer relationships, commercial
disputes or legal
proceedings; and other risk factors and cautionary statements as detailed from time
to time in each of CenturyLink's and Savvis’
reports filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC). There can be no assurance that the proposed acquisition will in
fact be
consummated. You should be aware that new factors may emerge from
time to time and it is not
possible for us to identify all such factors nor
can we predict the impact of each such factor on the
acquisition or the
combined company. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking
statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Unless legally
required,
CenturyLink and Savvis undertake no obligation to update publicly
any forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise.
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