Forward-Looking Statement Disclaimer
(Earnings Releases)

Summary

This forward-looking statement disclaimer clause can be used by a public company issuing an earnings release that contains forward-looking statements. A forward-looking statement disclaimer can help to ensure that the company may avail itself of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act statutory safe harbor and/or the other safe harbors and defenses under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and common law. This clause includes practical guidance and drafting notes. For more information on earnings releases, see Earnings Guidance, Earnings Releases: Regulatory Framework and Disclosure Process, Filing an Earnings Release for a Public Company Checklist, and Earnings Release Issuance Timeline. For more information on the forward-looking statement safe harbors, see Safe Harbors for Forward-Looking Statements and Forward-Looking Statements Safe Harbor Checklist.