a long term approach to innovation dr f b humer ceo hoffmann la roche london september 2006 this presentation contains certain forward looking statements these may be identified by words such as believes expects anticipates projects intends should seeks estimates future or similar expressions discussion of among other things strategy goals plans intentions various factors cause actual results differ materially in the from those reflected contained others 1 pricing and product initiatives competitors 2 legislative regulatory developments economic conditions 3 delay inability obtaining approvals bringing products market 4 fluctuations currency exchange rates general financial 5 uncertainties discovery development marketing new uses existing including without limitation negative clinical trials research unexpected side effects pipeline marketed 6 increased government pressures 7 interruptions production 8 loss obtain adequate protection for intellectual property rights 9 litigation 10 key executives employees 11 adverse publicity news coverage any
