SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS : The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties . The actual results of future events described in any of these forward-looking statements could differ materially from those stated in the forward-looking statements . Important factors that could cause actual results to be materially different from those forward-looking statements include , among others : ( 1 ) the Company 's ability to meet its raw material requirements through its annual menhaden harvest , which is subject to fluctuations due to natural conditions over which the Company has no control , such as varying fish population , fish oil yields , adverse weather conditions and disease ; ( 2 ) the impact of worldwide supply and demand relationships on prices for the Company 's products ; ( 3 ) Omega Protein 's expectations regarding demand and pricing for its products proving to be incorrect ; ( 4 ) fluctuations in the Company 's quarterly operating results due to the seasonality of the Company 's business and its deferral of inventory sales based on worldwide prices for competing products ; and ( 5 ) the impact of the uncertain economic conditions , both in the United States and globally . These and other factors are described in further detail in Omega 's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission , including its reports on Form 10-K , Form10-Q and Form 8-K . The Company also posts its latest internally generated price list for various products on its Company website , www.omegaproteininc.com. Pricing and product availability information disclosed in the price list are subject to change or discontinuance without prior notice , and the Company undertakes no obligation to update such information .