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.