2018 annual report 21 item 3 : legal proceedings snap-on is involved in various legal matters that are being litigated and/or settled in the ordinary course of business . although it is not possible to predict the outcome of these legal matters , management believes that the results of these legal matters will not have a material impact on snap-on 2019s consolidated financial position , results of operations or cash flows . item 4 : mine safety disclosures not applicable