This annual report contains comments on future performance expectations that reflect current views of KUO group management on future events. The phrases “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”,  expect”, “intend”, “may”, “plan”, “should” and similar expressions generally indicate comments on expectations. These statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and changes in circumstances. Final results may differ materially from current expectations due to various factors, including, but not limited to, global and local changes in politics, economics, business, competition, market and regulatory factors, the cyclical trend in the Automotive and Chemical sectors, as well as other factors that are highlighted under the heading “Risk Factors” in KUO’s annual report filed with the Mexican National Banking and Securities Commission (CNBV). Any expectation commentary is valid only as of the date it is made.