Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
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3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
In the ordinary course of business, we are exposed
to various market risk factors, including fluctuations in interest rates, changes in general economic conditions, domestic and foreign
competition, and foreign currency exchange rates.
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
In addition to our U.S. operations, we also have international operations
in Canada and Denmark, sell our products and services to international dealers and customers, including foreign governments and engage
in sales and marketing efforts in many foreign jurisdictions. In international sales, we face substantial competition from both U.S. manufacturers
and international manufacturers whose governments sometimes provide R&D assistance, marketing subsidies and other assistance for their
products and services. International sales present risks that are different and potentially greater than those encountered in our U.S.
business. A majority of our total net sales are from international customers. International sales are subject to numerous political
and economic factors, including changes in foreign national priorities, foreign government budgets, global economic conditions, and fluctuations
in foreign currency exchange rates, the possibility of trade sanctions and other government actions, regulatory requirements, significant
competition, taxation, and other risks associated with doing business outside the United States. Sales of military products and services
and any associated industrial development (offset) agreements are subject to U.S. export regulations and foreign policy, and there could
be significant delays or other issues in reaching definitive agreements for announced programs. See “—We cannot predict the
consequences of future macroeconomic conditions or geopolitical events, but they may adversely affect market and economic conditions,
the markets in which we operate, our ability to insure against risks, our operations or our profitability.”
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