Item 3. Legal Proceedings
Item
3. Legal Proceedings.
We may, from time to time, in the ordinary course, be
subject to various legal proceedings and disputes. In addition, as part of the ordinary course of business, we may be parties to
litigation involving claims relating to the ownership of funds in particular accounts, the collection of delinquent accounts, credit relationships,
challenges to security interests in collateral and foreclosure interests, which are incidental to our regular business activities. While
the ultimate liability with respect to these other litigation matters and claims cannot be determined at this time, we are
currently not aware of any such pending or threatened legal proceedings or claims that we believe will have or is likely to have,
individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on our business, financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Where appropriate, reserves for these various matters of litigation are established, under FASB ASC Topic 450, Contingencies, based in
part upon management’s judgment and the advice of legal counsel.
At
least quarterly, we assess our liabilities and contingencies in connection with outstanding legal proceedings utilizing the latest information
available. For those matters where it is probable that we will incur a loss and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated, we
record a liability in our consolidated financial statements. These legal reserves may be increased or decreased to reflect any relevant
developments based on our quarterly reviews. For other matters, where a loss is not probable or the amount of the loss cannot be estimated,
we have not accrued legal reserves, consistent with applicable accounting guidance. Based on information currently available to us, advice
of counsel, and available insurance coverage, we believe that our established reserves are adequate and the liabilities arising from
the legal proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition. We note, however, that in light
of the inherent uncertainty in legal proceedings there can be no assurance that the ultimate resolution will not exceed established reserves.
As a result, the outcome of a particular matter or a combination of matters, if unfavorable, may be material to our financial position,
results of operations or cash flows for a particular period, depending upon the size of the loss or our income for that particular period.
Item
4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not
applicable.
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