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2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 2.02 of this Current
Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 hereto, which are furnished herewith pursuant to and relate to this Item 2.02, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise be subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. The information in this Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 hereto shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing or other document filed by the Company with the SEC pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the rules and regulations of the SEC thereunder, the Exchange Act, or the rules and regulations of the SEC thereunder, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing or document.
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8.01. Other Information.
As previously disclosed, the Company has been cooperating with the U. S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to their investigations regarding possible violations of the U. S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and there have been ongoing discussions regarding the possible resolution of these matters with the government agencies. These discussions have progressed to a point that the Company can now reasonably estimate a probable loss and has recorded an aggregate accrual of $283 million with respect to these matters. As the discussions are continuing, there can be no assurance that the Company's efforts to
reach a final resolution with the government agencies will be successful or, if they are, what the timing or terms of such resolution will be.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)
Exhibits
The following documents are furnished as exhibits to this Current Report on Form 8-K:
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
