Except for the historical information and discussions contained herein, statements included in this release include "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those that may be projected by these forward looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, competition, acquisitions, attracting, recruiting and retaining highly skilled employees and managing risks associated with customer projects as well as other risks detailed in the HCL reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Board of India. HCL undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date thereof.