Item 3. Legal Proceedings
ITEM 3 . LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Occasionally we are involved in various claims, lawsuits, regulatory examinations, investigations and other legal matters arising, for the most part, in the ordinary course of business. The outcome of litigation and other legal matters is inherently uncertain. In making a determination regarding accruals, using available information, we evaluate the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome in legal or regulatory proceedings to which we are a party and records a loss contingency when it is probable a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated.
Where we determine an unfavorable outcome is not probable or reasonably estimable, we do not accrue for any potential litigation loss. These subjective determinations are based on the status of such legal or regulatory proceedings, the merits of our defences and consultation with legal counsel. Actual outcomes of these legal and regulatory proceedings may materially differ from our current estimates. It is possible that resolution of one or more of the legal matters currently pending or threatened could result in losses material to our consolidated results of operations, liquidity, or financial condition.
For information regarding legal proceedings, see Note 8 “Commitments and Contingent Liabilities” in the notes to our audited consolidated financial statements included in this annual report, which discussion we incorporate by reference into this Item.
ITEM 4 . MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES .
Not applicable.
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