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This excerpt taken from the WYN 8-K filed Jul 31, 2006. Forward Looking Statements This Current Report on Form 8-K contains or incorporates by reference certain statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Wyndham to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements were based on various facts and were derived utilizing numerous important assumptions and other important factors, and changes in such facts, assumptions or factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Any statements that refer to expectations or other characterizations of future events, circumstances or results are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include the information concerning our future financial performance, business strategy, projected plans and objectives. Statements preceded by, followed by or that otherwise include the words believes, expects, anticipates, intends, projects, estimates, plans, may increase, may fluctuate and similar expression or future or conditional verbs such as will, should, would, may and could are generally forward looking in nature and not historical facts. Wyndham cannot provide any assurances that any of the proposed transactions relating to Cendants separation plan that may impact Wyndham, such as the proposed sale of Travelport, will be completed, and can give no assurances as to the terms on which such transactions will be consummated. The sale of Travelport is subject to certain conditions precedent as described in the purchase agreement to such sale. Various factors that could affect our future results and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements include but are not limited to:
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terrorist attacks, such as the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, may negatively affect the travel industry, result in a disruption in our business and adversely affect Wyndhams financial results; adverse developments in general business, economic and political conditions or any outbreak or escalation of hostilities on a national, regional or international basis; competition in Wyndhams existing and future lines of business, and the financial resources of competitors; Wyndhams failure to comply with regulations and any changes in laws and regulations, including hospitality, vacation rental and vacation ownership-related regulations; telemarketing regulations, privacy policy regulations and state, federal and international tax laws; seasonal fluctuation in the travel business; local and regional economic conditions that affect the travel and tourism industry; Wyndhams failure to complete future acquisitions or to realize anticipated benefits from completed acquisitions; actions by Wyndhams franchisees that could harm our business; Wyndhams inability to access the capital and/or the asset-backed markets on a favorable basis; the loss of any of Wyndhams senior management; risks inherent in operating in foreign countries, including exposure to local economic conditions, government regulation, currency restrictions and other restraints, changes in tax laws, expropriation, political instability and diminished ability to legally enforce Wyndhams contractual rights; Wyndhams failure to provide fully integrated disaster recovery technology solutions in the event of a disaster or other business interruption; the final resolutions or outcomes with respect to Cendants contingent and other corporate liabilities and any related actions for indemnification made pursuant to the Separation and Distribution Agreement; a failure by Cendant to complete the sale of Travelport, to receive gross cash proceeds of $4,300 million (which purchase price is subject to adjustment) or to contribute to us all or a portion of the proceeds that Wyndham expects to receive in connection with such sale; Wyndhams inability to operate effectively as a stand-alone, publicly traded company; and the costs associated with becoming compliant with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the consequences of failing to implement effective internal controls over financial reporting as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by the date that we must comply with that section of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse effects on Wyndhams performance or achievements. In light of these risks, uncertainties, assumptions and factors, the forward-looking events discussed in this press release may not occur. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date stated, or if no date is stated, as of the date of this press release. Important assumptions and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward looking statements are specified in Wyndhams Information Statement, including under headings such as Risk Factors, Forward-Looking Statements and Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. Except for Wyndhams ongoing obligations to disclose material information under the federal securities laws, Wyndham undertakes no obligation to release any revisions to any forward-looking statements, to report events or to report the occurrence of unanticipated events unless required by law.
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SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: July 31, 2006
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WYNDHAM WORLDWIDE CORPORATION CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K Report Dated July 31, 2006 EXHIBIT INDEX
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