These factors include, but are not limited to, changes in the laws, regulations, policies and economic conditions of countries in which Koppers does business, successful integration of structural changes, competitive pressures, the nature and projected profitability of pending and potential projects and other investments, the ability to obtain necessary governmental approvals and permits, adverse affects of environmental and safety regulations, and other economic, business, competitive, regulatory and/or operational factors affecting the business of Koppers generally.