Contingencies In the ordinary course of business, the Company and its subsidiaries are subject to various claims, charges, disputes, litigation and regulatory inquiries and investigations. The Company establishes reserves for specific legal matters when it determines that the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome is probable and the loss is reasonably estimable. Management has also identified certain other legal matters where it believes an unfavorable outcome is not probable and, therefore, no reserve is established. Although management currently believes that resolving claims against the Company, including claims where an unfavorable outcome is reasonably possible, will not have a material impact on the Company's liquidity, results of operations or financial condition, these matters are subject to inherent uncertainties and management's view of these matters may change in the future. The Company also evaluates other contingent matters, including income and non-income tax contingencies, to assess the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome and estimated extent of potential loss. These matters, if resolved adversely against the Company, may result in monetary damages, fines and penalties or require changes in business practices. It is possible that an unfavorable outcome of one or more of these lawsuits or other contingencies could have a material impact on the Company's liquidity, results of operations or financial condition. Legal Proceedings The Company is not currently aware of any pending or threatened material claims, charges, disputes, litigation and regulatory inquiries and investigations except as follows: Securities Class Action. On December 5, 2011, the Company became aware of a purported class action lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (the "SDNY" or the "Court") against the Company and certain of its current and former executive officers. The initial complaint (the "Wallace Complaint") alleges that the defendants made false and misleading statements or omissions