Forward-Looking Information is necessarily based on a number of opinions, estimates, and assumptions that the Company considered appropriate and reasonable as of the date such statements are made. Although the Forward-Looking Information contained herein is based upon what the Company believes are reasonable assumptions, actual results may vary from the Forward-Looking Information contained herein. Certain assumptions made in preparing the Forward-Looking Information contained herein include, without limitation: the Company’s future growth, cash flow generation, results of operations, trends in software licence sales, development plans and the status of the Company’s software development projects, future capital and other expenditures (including the amount, nature and sources of funding thereof), availability of government grants, competitive advantages, plans for and results of research and development activity, the availability of qualified personnel and general business strategies, prospects and opportunities. Additional assumptions include sufficient liquidity and free cash flow to fund potential dividends and share repurchases; receipt of all requisite approvals and exemptions (including stock exchange and securities regulatory approvals and exemptions, if applicable) in connection with the SIB; favourable market conditions; continued compliance with applicable solvency tests and debt covenants; and the absence of changes to applicable laws, regulations or policies affecting issuer bids, or capital return programs.