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uncertainty would adversely affect the ability of Gish to attract and
retain key management, sales, marketing, and technical personnel. In
addition, in connection with the merger, certain employees are entitled
to acceleration of vesting of stock options, which would adversely affect
the ability of CardioTech to retain such employees following the acquisi-
tion. Any failure to attract and retain key personnel would have a mate-
rial adverse effect on the combined businesses of Gish and CardioTech.
15.8.4.3 Opportunities
◾ The manufacture and sale of medical devices, including products cur-
rently sold by Gish and Gish’s other potential products, are subject to
extensi