Forward - looking statements may include, among others, statements concerning our
projected adjusted income (loss) from operations outlook for 2018,
on both a
consolidated and segment basis;
projected total revenue growth and global medical customer growth, each over year end 2017;
projected growth beyond 2018;
projected medical care and operating expense ratios and medical cost trends; our
projected consolidated adjusted tax rate; future financial or operating performance, including our ability to deliver personalized and innovative solutions for our customers and clients; future growth, business strategy, strategic or operational initiatives; economic, regulatory or competitive environments, particularly with respect to the pace and extent of change in these areas; financing or
capital deployment plans and amounts available for future deployment; our prospects for growth in the coming years; the proposed merger (the «Merger») with Express Scripts Holding Company («Express Scripts») and other statements regarding Cigna's future beliefs, expectations, plans, intentions, financial condition or performance.