GENERAL

THIS REPORT CONTAINS, IN ADDITION TO HISTORICAL INFORMATION, FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS THAT INVOLVE RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES. THE COMPANY's ACTUAL RESULTS COULD DIFFER MATERIALLY. FACTORS THAT COULD CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO SUCH DIFFERENCES INCLUDE, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE COMPANY'S LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES, CHANGES IN CONSUMER PREFERENCES, PRICE CHANGES BY COMPETITORS, RELATIONSHIPS WITH LICENSORS AND CUSTOMERS, REALIZATION OF ROYALTY ADVANCES, NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS, CAPABILITY OF MANAGING GROWTH, ABILITY TO SOURCE PRODUCTS, CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK, INTERNATIONAL TRADE RELATIONS, MANAGEMENT OF QUARTER TO QUARTER RESULTS, INCREASES IN COSTS OF RAW...