Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of words such as " may , " " will , " " expect , " " intend , " " estimate , " " anticipate , " " believe , " " forecast , " or words of similar meaning . These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated as of the date of this release . Factors that could cause such a variance include the following : significant volatility in raw material prices ; competitive pressures on the company 's businesses ; inability to implement pricing actions ; negative impact of future pension contributions on the company 's ability to generate cash flow ; instability in the company 's electric motor and water products markets ; further weakening in housing construction ; further weakening in commercial construction ; a further slowdown in the Chinese economy ; expected restructuring savings realized ; further adverse changes in customer liquidity and general economic and capital market conditions ; any failures to realize the anticipated benefits of the proposed Smith Investment transaction ; or the ability to obtain regulatory approvals for the Smith Investment transaction .