This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21 E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results may differ for reasons that include but are not limited to political and economic conditions in the countries in which the Company does or intends to do business, regulatory action, product pricing, change in drilling schedules and competitive market conditions. These forward-looking statements represent the Company's best judgement at the date of this document and any changes in assumptions or external factors could produce significantly different results.