Biggest changeWe cannot guarantee that we will achieve these goals and initiatives. Any failure, or perceived failure, by us to achieve these goals and initiatives could adversely affect our reputation. Further, stakeholder expectations regarding ESG matters continue to evolve and are not uniform, and our pursuit of our goals and initiatives could adversely impact our reputation due to such differing expectations.
Biggest changeAny of these outcomes could negatively impact our reputation, results of operations, and financial condition. Further, stakeholder expectations regarding ESG and other matters continue to evolve and are not uniform.
Among other things, our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws include provisions: • limiting the ability of our stockholders to call and bring business before special meetings; • only permitting the Board of Directors to fix the number of directors and to fill vacancies; • prohibiting cumulative voting in the election of directors; • prohibit stockholder action by written consent, which requires all stockholder actions to be taken at a meeting of our stockholders; • requiring advance notice of stockholder proposals for business to be conducted at meetings of our stockholders and for nominations of candidates for election to our Board of Directors; and • designating a state court located in the State of Delaware as the sole and exclusive forum for specified matters.
Among other things, our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws include provisions: • limiting the ability of our stockholders to call and bring business before special meetings; • only permitting the Board of Directors to fix the number of directors and to fill vacancies; • prohibiting cumulative voting in the election of directors; • prohibiting stockholder action by written consent, which requires all stockholder actions to be taken at a meeting of our stockholders; • requiring advance notice of stockholder proposals for business to be conducted at meetings of our stockholders and for nominations of candidates for election to our Board of Directors; and • designating a state court located in the State of Delaware as the sole and exclusive forum for specified matters.
If it were established that we were an investment company, there would be a risk, among other material adverse consequences, that we could become subject to monetary penalties or injunctive relief, or both, in an action brought by the SEC, that we would be unable to enforce contracts with third parties or that third parties could seek to obtain rescission of transactions with us undertaken during the period it was established that we were an unregistered investment company.
If it were established that we were an investment company, there would be a risk, among other material adverse consequences, that 27 we could become subject to monetary penalties or injunctive relief, or both, in an action brought by the SEC, that we would be unable to enforce contracts with third parties or that third parties could seek to obtain rescission of transactions with us undertaken during the period it was established that we were an unregistered investment company.
Rapid, significant, and disruptive technological changes impact the industries in which we operate or in which we may in the future operate, including in areas such as tokenization, virtual currencies or cryptocurrencies, blockchain technologies, and the success of new business strategies, acquisitions, dispositions, partnerships, or other transactions will depend, in part, on our ability to adapt and respond effectively to these changes.
Rapid, significant, and disruptive technological changes impact the industries in which we operate or in which we may in the future operate, including in areas such as tokenization, virtual currencies or cryptocurrencies, blockchain technologies, and the success of new business strategies, acquisitions, dispositions, partnerships, or other transactions will depend, in part, on our 24 ability to adapt and respond effectively to these changes.
As a result, our business and operating results could be adversely affected. We have significant deferred tax assets and may not be able to realize these assets in the future. We have established a valuation allowance for our net deferred tax assets, primarily due to recent operating losses, forecasted near-term losses, and uncertainty regarding our future taxable income.
As a result, our business and operating results could be adversely affected. 19 We have significant deferred tax assets and may not be able to realize these assets in the future. We have established a valuation allowance for our net deferred tax assets, primarily due to recent operating losses, forecasted near-term losses, and uncertainty regarding our future taxable income.
We currently compete with numerous competitors, including: • online retailers with or without discount departments, including Amazon.com, AliExpress (part of the Alibaba Group), eBay, Temu, and Rakuten.com; • online shopping services, including Google Shopping, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok; • online specialty retailers such as Wayfair, Build.com, Houzz, Hayneedle, Rugs.com, Groupon, and World Market; • furniture specialists including Bob's Discount Furniture, Havertys, Raymour & Flanigan, At Home, Tuesday Morning, Living Spaces, Nebraska Furniture Mart, RC Willey, and Rooms To Go; • traditional general merchandise and specialty retailers and liquidators including Ashley Furniture, Best Buy, Big Lots, Costco, Crate and Barrel, Ethan Allen, Gilt, Home Depot, HomeGoods, Hudson's Bay Company, IKEA, J.C.
We currently compete with numerous competitors, including: • online retailers with or without discount departments, including Amazon.com, AliExpress (part of the Alibaba Group), eBay, Temu, and Rakuten.com; • online shopping services, including Google Shopping, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok; • online specialty retailers such as Wayfair, Build.com, Houzz, Hayneedle, Rugs.com, Groupon, and World Market; • furniture specialists including Bob's Discount Furniture, Havertys, Raymour & Flanigan, At Home, Tuesday Morning, Living Spaces, Nebraska Furniture Mart, RC Willey, and Rooms To Go; • traditional general merchandise and specialty retailers and liquidators including Ashley Furniture, Best Buy, Costco, Crate and Barrel, Ethan Allen, Gilt, Home Depot, HomeGoods, Hudson's Bay Company, IKEA, J.C.
These changes, along with others, may cause negative impacts to our business, including customer and stockholder confusion about our brands, the need for higher promotional discounting or marketing costs to acquire and maintain customers, diversion of the attention of management or key personnel, employee fatigue resulting from implementation efforts, disruptions to existing business relationships, and other unforeseen costs, expenses, losses, disruptions, delays, or negative impacts that could have a material adverse effect on our financial results, business and prospects. 14 The changing job market, the changes in our leadership team, the change in our compensation approach, changing job structures, or any inability to attract, retain and engage key personnel could affect our ability to successfully grow our business.
These changes, along with others, may cause negative impacts to our business, including customer and stockholder confusion about our brands, the need for higher promotional discounting or marketing costs to acquire and maintain customers, diversion of the attention of management or key personnel, employee fatigue resulting from implementation efforts, disruptions to existing business relationships, and other unforeseen costs, expenses, losses, disruptions, delays, or negative impacts that could have a material adverse effect on our financial results, business and prospects. 15 The changing job market, the changes in our leadership team, the change in our compensation approach, changing job structures, or any inability to attract, retain and engage key personnel could affect our ability to successfully grow our business.
Penney Company, Kirkland's, Kohl's, Lands' End, Lowe's, Macy's, Nordstrom, Pottery Barn, Arhaus, RH, Ross Stores, Saks Fifth Avenue, Sears, T.J. Maxx, Target, Walmart, West Elm, and Williams-Sonoma, all of which also have an online presence; and • online liquidators such as SmartBargains.
Penney Company, Kohl's, Lands' End, Lowe's, Macy's, Nordstrom, Pottery Barn, Arhaus, RH, Ross Stores, Saks Fifth Avenue, Sears, T.J. Maxx, Target, Walmart, West Elm, and Williams-Sonoma, all of which also have an online presence; and • online liquidators such as SmartBargains.
There may be changes to the laws, regulation, standards, directives (including executive orders), and enforcement priorities that 19 affect our operations in substantial and unpredictable ways at the federal and state level in the United States and in other countries in which our services are or may be used.
There may be changes to the laws, regulation, standards, directives (including executive orders), and enforcement priorities that affect our operations in substantial and unpredictable ways at the federal and state level in the United States and in other countries in which our services are or may be used.
The enactment of the CCPA is prompting a wave of similar legislative developments in other states in the United States, which creates a patchwork of overlapping but different state laws. For example, since the 16 CCPA went into effect, numerous state laws that share similarities with the CCPA are now in effect.
The enactment of the CCPA is prompting a wave of similar legislative developments in other states in the United States, which creates a patchwork of overlapping but different state laws. For example, since the CCPA went into effect, numerous state laws that share similarities with the CCPA are now in effect.
Even unsuccessful claims could result in the expenditure of funds and management time and could have a negative impact on our business. The occurrence of any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our financial results, business and prospects. 22 We have an evolving business model, which increases the complexity of our business.
Even unsuccessful claims could result in the expenditure of funds and management time and could have a negative impact on our business. The occurrence of any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our financial results, business and prospects. We have an evolving business model, which increases the complexity of our business.
Remote and hybrid working arrangements at our company (and at many third-party providers) also increase cybersecurity risks due to the challenges associated with managing remote computing assets and security vulnerabilities that are present in many non-corporate and home networks.
Remote and 18 hybrid working arrangements at our company (and at many third-party providers) also increase cybersecurity risks due to the challenges associated with managing remote computing assets and security vulnerabilities that are present in many non-corporate and home networks.
Moreover, ethical concerns associated with AI could lead to brand damage, competitive disadvantages, or legal repercussions. Any problems with our implementation or use of AI or other technological advancements could negatively impact our business or results of our operations. Global conflict could negatively impact our business, results of operations, and financial condition.
Moreover, ethical concerns associated with AI could lead to brand damage, competitive disadvantages, or legal repercussions. Any problems with our implementation or use of AI or other technological advancements could negatively impact our business or results of our operations. 22 Global conflict could negatively impact our business, results of operations, and financial condition.
Our performance is substantially dependent on the continued service and performance of our senior management, our board of directors, and other key personnel. In 2024, we underwent significant changes to our executive management team and board of directors, structural changes to our organization, and changes to our workforce with reductions in force.
Our performance is substantially dependent on the continued service and performance of our senior management, our board of directors, and other key personnel. In 2024 and 2025, we underwent significant changes to our executive management team and board of directors, structural changes to our organization, and changes to our workforce with reductions in force.
The practice of short-selling activity may adversely affect our common stock price, which in turn could adversely affect our ability to raise capital and could have a material adverse effect on our financial results, business and 24 prospects.
The practice of short-selling activity may adversely affect our common stock price, which in turn could adversely affect our ability to raise capital and could have a material adverse effect on our financial results, business and prospects.
From time to time, we are subject to claims, individual and class action lawsuits, arbitration proceedings, government and regulatory investigations, inquiries, actions or requests, and other proceedings alleging violations of laws, rules, and regulations with respect to taxation, advertising practices, online services, intellectual property rights, privacy, consumer and data protection, pricing, content, copyrights, distribution, mobile communications, electronic device certification, electronic waste, energy consumption, environmental regulation, electronic contracts and other communications, competition, employment (including diversity, equity and inclusion), labor rights, import and export matters including tariffs and the importation of specified or proscribed items and importation quotas, information reporting requirements (including sustainability reporting), access to our services and facilities, the design and operation of websites, health, safety, and sanitation standards, the characteristics and quality of products and services, product labeling and unfair and deceptive trade practices.
From time to time, we are subject to claims, individual and class action lawsuits, arbitration proceedings, government and regulatory investigations, inquiries, actions or requests, and other proceedings alleging violations of laws, rules, and regulations with respect to taxation, advertising practices, online services, intellectual property rights, privacy, consumer and data protection, pricing, content, copyrights, distribution, mobile communications, electronic device certification, electronic waste, energy consumption, environmental regulation, electronic contracts and other communications, competition, employment (including inclusion and belonging), labor rights, import and export matters including tariffs and the importation of specified or proscribed items and importation quotas, information reporting requirements (including sustainability reporting), access to our services and facilities, the design and operation of websites, health, safety, and sanitation standards, the characteristics and quality of products and services, product labeling and unfair and deceptive trade practices.
The occurrence of any of the foregoing risks would have a material adverse effect on our financial results, business and prospects. Our business depends on the Internet, our infrastructure and transaction-processing systems, and catastrophic events could adversely affect our operating results.
The occurrence of any of the foregoing risks would have a material adverse effect on our financial results, business and prospects. 16 Our business depends on the Internet, our infrastructure and transaction-processing systems, and catastrophic events could adversely affect our operating results.
We also rely on social media and influencers for marketing purposes, and anything that limits our ability or our customers' ability or desire to utilize social media could have a material adverse effect on our business, including changes to the terms of social networking services to limit promotional communications, any restrictions that would limit our ability or our customers' ability to send communications through their services, disruptions or downtime experienced by these social 13 networking services, or decline in or cessation of the use of or engagement with social networking services, including due to legislation, regulation, or directives (including executive orders).
We also rely on social media and influencers for marketing purposes, and anything that limits our ability or our customers' ability or desire to utilize social media could have a material adverse effect on our business, including changes to the terms of social networking services to limit promotional communications, any restrictions that would limit our ability or our customers' ability to send communications through their services, disruptions or downtime experienced by these social 14 networking services, or decline in or cessation of the use of or engagement with social networking services, including due to legislation, regulation, or directives (including executive orders).
Risks Relating to Our Common Stock The trading price of our common stock may be adversely affected by short-selling activities involving our common stock. The trading price of our common stock has been and may continue to be volatile. Our stock price fluctuations may be due in part to short-selling activity related to our common stock.
Risks Relating to Our Common Stock and the Warrants The trading price of our common stock may be adversely affected by short-selling activities involving our common stock. The trading price of our common stock has been and may continue to be volatile. Our stock price fluctuations may be due in part to short-selling activity related to our common stock.
The actual costs of 21 our employees' health insurance claims could exceed our estimates of those costs for a number of reasons, including more claims or larger claims than we expect, and increases in the costs of healthcare generally.
The actual costs of our employees' health insurance claims could exceed our estimates of those costs for a number of reasons, including more claims or larger claims than we expect, and increases in the costs of healthcare generally.
As a result, we may be unable to detect, investigate, remediate or recover from 17 future attacks or incidents, or to avoid a material adverse impact to our IT Systems, Confidential Information or business.
As a result, we may be unable to detect, investigate, remediate or recover from future attacks or incidents, or to avoid a material adverse impact to our IT Systems, Confidential Information or business.
For more information regarding our material legal proceedings, please see Item 8 of Part II, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data"—Note 15—Commitments and Contingencies, subheading Legal Proceedings and Contingencies, contained in the "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" of this Annual Report. Such matters can be time-consuming, divert management's attention and resources and cause us to incur significant expenses.
For more information regarding our material legal proceedings, please see Item 8 of Part II, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data"—Note 14—Commitments and Contingencies, subheading Legal Proceedings and Contingencies, contained in the "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" of this Annual Report. Such matters can be time-consuming, divert management's attention and resources and cause us to incur significant expenses.
Any such difficulties could have a material adverse effect on our financial results, business and prospects. Product safety and quality concerns could have a material adverse impact on our revenue and profitability.
Any such difficulties could have a material adverse effect on our financial results, business and prospects. 23 Product safety and quality concerns could have a material adverse impact on our revenue and profitability.
Our ranking in natural searches may be adversely affected by those changes, as has occurred from time to time, which has led us to pursue revenue growth in other more expensive marketing channels. Google's search engine is dominant in our business and has historically been a significant source of traffic to our website.
Our ranking in natural searches may be adversely affected by those changes, as has occurred from time to time, which has led us to pursue revenue growth in other more expensive marketing channels. Google's search engine is dominant in our business and has historically been a significant source of traffic to our websites.
Many of our competitors specialize in one or more of the areas in which we offer products. For example, our furniture offerings compete with numerous retail furniture websites 12 and traditional furniture retail specialists. We also face competition from shopping services such as Google Shopping, which offers products from Walmart, Costco, Target and many other retailers.
Many of our competitors specialize in one or more of the areas in which we offer products. For example, our furniture offerings compete with numerous retail furniture websites and traditional furniture retail specialists. We also face competition from shopping services such as Google Shopping, which 13 offers products from Walmart, Costco, Target and many other retailers.
We experienced significant losses in years leading up to 2020. Although our financial results were significantly better in 2020 and 2021, we incurred additional losses in 2022 through 2024, which included significant non-cash losses on our equity method investments and a write-down loss on our corporate headquarters.
We experienced significant losses in years leading up to 2020. Although our financial results were significantly better in 2020 and 2021, we incurred additional losses in 2022 through 2025, which included significant non-cash losses on our equity method investments and a write-down loss on our corporate headquarters.
Any internal or critical third-party system interruption that results in the unavailability of our websites or our mobile app or reduced performance of our transaction systems could interrupt or substantially reduce our ability to conduct our business.
Any internal or critical third-party system interruption that results in the unavailability of our websites or our mobile apps or reduced performance of our transaction systems could interrupt or substantially reduce our ability to conduct our business.
These uncertainties, including accounting and tax developments, or other requirements relating to cryptocurrency or blockchain technology could expose us to litigation, regulatory action and possible liability, and have an adverse effect on our business. If we do not successfully optimize and operate our fulfillment center or customer service operations, our business could be harmed.
These uncertainties, including accounting and tax developments, or other requirements relating to digital assets or blockchain technology could expose us to litigation, regulatory action and possible liability, and have an adverse effect on our business. If we do not successfully optimize and operate our fulfillment center or customer service operations, our business could be harmed.
Any failure of these third parties to deliver products at of reasonably comparable quality and price to the products we offer in connection with these trademarks, to offer good customer experiences consistent with our brands, or any breach of our licensing agreements by a licensee could negatively impact our objectives, consistency with our brands, could have a material adverse effect on our financial results, business and prospects.
Any failure of these third parties to deliver products at reasonably comparable quality and price to the products we offer in connection with these trademarks, to offer good customer experiences consistent with our brands, or any breach of our agreements by any such third party could negatively impact our objectives, consistency with our brands, and could have a material adverse effect on our financial results, business and prospects.
Additionally, in 2024, we adjusted our approach to our executives' equity compensation from a fully time-based approach to a fully performance-based approach. With many businesses allowing employees to work remotely, we are forced to compete with businesses in other locations and states to attract and retain key employees.
Additionally, in 2025, we adjusted our approach to our executives' equity compensation from a fully performance-based approach to a balanced performance and time-based approach. With many businesses allowing employees to work remotely, we are forced to compete with businesses in other locations and states to attract and retain key employees.
The rapidly evolving regulatory landscape with respect to cryptocurrency and blockchain technology may subject us to inquiries or investigations from regulators and governmental authorities, require us to make product changes, restrict or discontinue product offerings, and implement additional and potentially costly controls.
The rapidly evolving regulatory landscape with respect to digital assets and blockchain technology may subject us to inquiries or investigations from regulators and governmental authorities, require us to make product changes, restrict or discontinue product offerings, and implement additional and potentially costly controls.
The sale of substantial amounts of our common or any preferred stock, by us or a significant stockholder, or the perception that these sales may occur, could adversely affect the trading prices of our securities. 25 Anti-takeover provisions contained in our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws, and provisions of Delaware law, could impair a takeover attempt.
The sale or issuance of substantial amounts of our common or any preferred stock, by us or a significant stockholder, or the perception that these sales or issuances may occur, could adversely affect the trading prices of our securities. 26 Anti-takeover provisions contained in our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws, and provisions of Delaware law, could impair a takeover attempt.
Our business has undergone a number of changes in the recent past, including our company name changing from Overstock.com, Inc. to Beyond, Inc., our purchase of the Bed Bath & Beyond and Zulily brands, changing our company ticker symbol from OSTK to BYON, and transferring the listing of our common stock from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC to the New York Stock Exchange.
Our business has undergone a number of changes in the recent past, including our company name changing from Overstock.com, Inc. to Beyond, Inc. to Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc., our purchase of the Bed Bath & Beyond and Kirkland’s and Kirkland’s Home brands, changing our company ticker symbol from OSTK to BYON to BBBY, and transferring the listing of our common stock from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC to the New York Stock Exchange.
Fluctuations in the value of any cryptocurrencies or other digital assets that we might hold could also lead to volatility in our financial results and could have an adverse impact on our business.
Fluctuations in the value of any digital assets that we might hold or offer could also lead to volatility in our financial results and could have an adverse impact on our business.
This could include incidents regarding our actions or inactions on issues related to corporate social responsibility or environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) matters, and any perceived lack of transparency about such matters. We have established, and may continue to establish, various goals and initiatives on ESG matters, including with respect to sustainability and diversity, equity, and inclusion topics.
This could include incidents regarding our actions or inactions on issues related to corporate social responsibility or environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) matters, and any perceived lack of transparency about such matters. We have established, and may continue to establish, various goals and initiatives, including with respect to sustainability and inclusion and belonging.
If we fail to comply with regulations, requirements, 20 prohibitions or other obligations applicable to us, we could face regulatory or other enforcement actions and potential fines and other consequences. Cryptocurrencies have in the past and may in the future experience periods of extreme price volatility.
If we fail to comply with regulations, requirements, prohibitions or other obligations applicable to us, we could face regulatory or other enforcement actions and potential fines and other consequences. Digital assets, including cryptocurrencies and tokens, have in the past and may in the future experience periods of extreme price volatility.
If we are not profitable and/or are unable to generate sufficient positive cash flow from operations, our ability to continue in business will depend on our ability to raise additional capital, obtain financing or monetize significant assets, and we may be unable to do so. At December 31, 2024, our accumulated deficit was $740.5 million.
If we are not profitable and/or are unable to generate sufficient positive cash flow from operations, our ability to continue in business will depend on our ability to raise additional capital, obtain financing or monetize significant assets, and we may be unable to do so. At December 31, 2025, our accumulated deficit was $842.7 million.
We intend to maintain a valuation allowance on our net deferred tax assets until there is sufficient evidence to support the reversal of all or some portion of the allowance. 18 We may be required to recognize losses relating to our equity method investments. At December 31, 2024, we held equity method investments totaling approximately $78.2 million.
We intend to maintain a valuation allowance on our net deferred tax assets until there is sufficient evidence to support the reversal of all or some portion of the allowance. We may be required to recognize losses relating to our equity method investments. At December 31, 2025, we held equity method investments totaling approximately $66.6 million.
We rely on our computer systems, hardware, software, technology infrastructure and online sites and networks and those of our for both internal and external operations that are critical to our business (collectively, "IT Systems").
We rely on our computer systems, hardware, software, technology infrastructure, and online sites and networks, as well as those of our third-party providers for both internal and external operations that are critical to our business (collectively, "IT Systems").
Even if a new general partner is appointed in a timely manner, it may be unable to manage the activities of the Medici Ventures, L.P. fund and its portfolio company investments, which would prevent us from receiving the anticipated benefits of the partnership. Our international business efforts could adversely affect us.
Even if a new general partner is appointed in a timely manner, it may be unable to manage the activities of the Medici Ventures, L.P. fund and its portfolio company investments, which would prevent us from receiving the anticipated benefits of the partnership.
In addition, if we are unable to assert that our internal control over financial reporting is effective, or if our independent registered public accounting firm is unable to express an opinion as to the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, when required, investors may lose confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial reports, we may face restricted access to the capital markets, and our stock price may be adversely affected. 26 We are subject to the risk of possibly becoming an investment company under the Investment Company Act.
In addition, if we are unable to assert that our internal control over financial reporting is effective, or if our independent registered public accounting firm is unable to express an opinion as to the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, when required, investors may lose confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial reports, we may face restricted access to the capital markets, and our stock price may be adversely affected.
Additionally, any fluctuation in the credit rating of us or our subsidiaries may impact our ability to access debt markets in the future or increase our cost of future debt which could have a material adverse effect on our operations and financial condition, which in return may adversely affect the trading price of shares of our common stock. 27 ITEM 1B.
Additionally, from time to time if we receive a credit rating, any fluctuation in the credit rating of us or our subsidiaries may impact our ability to access debt markets in the future or increase our cost of future debt which could have a material adverse effect on our operations and financial condition, which in return may adversely affect the trading price of shares of our common stock.
Customers routinely and increasingly use technology and a variety of electronic devices and digital platforms to rapidly compare products and prices, read product reviews, determine real-time product availability, and purchase products, and new channels and tools to expand the customer experience appear and change rapidly.
Customers routinely and increasingly use technology, including without limitation, artificial intelligence, as well as a variety of electronic devices and digital platforms to rapidly compare products and prices, read product reviews, determine real-time product availability, and purchase products, and new channels and tools to expand the customer experience appear and change rapidly.
" Regulatory changes or actions may alter the nature of an investment in us or restrict the use of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology in a manner that adversely affects our business, prospects and operations.
" 21 Regulatory changes or actions may alter the nature of an investment in us or restrict the use of digital assets, including tokens or blockchain technology, in a manner that adversely affects our business, prospects and operations.
It is therefore in the short seller’s interest for the price of the stock to decline, and some short sellers publish, or arrange for the publication of, opinions or characterizations regarding the relevant issuer, often involving misrepresentations of the issuer’s business prospects and similar matters calculated to create negative market momentum, which may permit them to obtain profits for themselves as a result of selling the stock short.
It is therefore in the short seller’s interest for the price of the stock to decline, and some short sellers publish, or arrange for the publication of, opinions or characterizations regarding the relevant issuer, often involving misrepresentations of the issuer’s business prospects and similar matters calculated to create negative market momentum, which may permit them to obtain profits for themselves as a result of selling the stock short. 25 As a public entity, we may be the subject of concerted efforts by short sellers to spread negative information in order to gain a market advantage.
As part of the sale, we entered into a lease agreement that allows us to continue to occupy and use the data center at the facility. 15 Our systems and operations, and those of the third parties that we rely on, are vulnerable to damage or interruption from natural disasters or extreme weather events (such as earthquakes, floods, fires and droughts), including those related to, or exacerbated by, climate change, other types of fires or floods, power loss, telecommunications failure, software or hardware malfunctions, terrorist attacks, cyberattacks, acts of war, break-ins, and similar events.
Our systems and operations, and those of the third parties that we rely on, are vulnerable to damage or interruption from natural disasters or extreme weather events (such as earthquakes, floods, fires and droughts), including those related to, or exacerbated by, climate change, other types of fires or floods, power loss, telecommunications failure, software or hardware malfunctions, terrorist attacks, cyberattacks, acts of war, break-ins, and similar events.
For example, in the United States, the Federal Trade Commission and state regulators enforce a variety of data privacy issues, such as promises made in privacy policies or failures to appropriately protect information about individuals, as unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce in violation of the Federal Trade Commission Act or similar state laws.
For example, in the United States, the Federal Trade Commission and state regulators enforce a variety of data privacy issues, such as promises made in privacy policies or failures to appropriately protect information about individuals, as unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce in violation of the Federal Trade Commission Act or similar state laws. 17 In addition, in recent years, certain states have adopted or modified data privacy and security laws and regulations that may apply to our business.
If securities or industry analysts do not continue coverage of us, the trading price of our common stock would likely be negatively impacted.
We do not control these analysts. Securities and industry analysts may not publish research about us. If securities or industry analysts do not continue coverage of us, the trading price of our common stock would likely be negatively impacted.
The Investment Company Act regulates certain companies that invest in, hold or trade securities. Primarily as a result of a portion of our assets consisting of indirectly-held minority investment positions through the Medici Ventures, L.P. fund, we are subject to the risk of inadvertently becoming an investment company.
Primarily as a result of a portion of our assets consisting of indirectly-held minority investment positions through the Medici Ventures, L.P. fund, we are subject to the risk of inadvertently becoming an investment company.
In the United States and certain other jurisdictions, certain cryptocurrencies may be securities and subject to the securities laws of the relevant jurisdictions. If we fail to comply with any relevant laws, regulations or prohibitions that may be applicable to us, we could face regulatory or other enforcement actions and potential fines or other consequences.
If we fail to comply with any relevant laws, regulations or prohibitions that may be applicable to us, we could face regulatory or other enforcement actions and potential fines or other consequences.
Any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our financial results, business, and prospects. Tariffs, bans, or other measures or events that increase the effective price of products or limit our ability to access products we or our suppliers or fulfillment partners import into the United States could have a material adverse effect on our business.
Tariffs, bans, or other measures or events that increase the effective price of products or limit our ability to access products we or our suppliers, fulfillment partners, or other third parties that import or export could have a material adverse effect on our business.
Other new or revised legal, regulatory, or tax treatment could expose us to additional risk, increase the cost of doing business online, and increase internal costs necessary to capture data, report data, and collect and remit taxes. Any of these items could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial results.
Other new or revised legal, regulatory, or tax treatment could expose us to additional risk, increase the cost of doing business online, and increase internal costs necessary to capture data, report data, and collect and remit taxes.
Our changing business model and use of the Overstock brand, Bed Bath & Beyond brand, Zulily brand, and Beyond brand, could negatively impact our business.
Our changing business model and use of the Bed Bath & Beyond brand, Overstock brand, buybuy BABY brand, Kirkland's and Kirkland's Home brand, Beyond brand, and other brands of ours, could negatively impact our business.
As cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology have grown in both popularity and market size, governments around the world have reacted differently to them, with certain governments deeming them illegal while others have allowed their use and trade. Governments may in the future regulate, curtail or outlaw the ability for acquisition, use or redemption of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.
As digital assets, such as tokens and cryptocurrencies, and blockchain technology have grown in both popularity and market size, governments around the world have reacted differently to them, with certain governments deeming them illegal while others have allowed their use and trade.
We have entered into license agreements with several third parties, pursuant to which we have authorized these licensees to use certain of our trademarks on certain products and certain store locations.
We have entered into agreements granting certain third parties the right to use certain of our trademarks, which could damage our brand and reputation. We have entered into agreements with several third parties, pursuant to which we have authorized these third parties to use certain of our trademarks on certain products and certain store locations in certain geographic territories.
If it were established that we were an investment company, it would have a material adverse effect on our business and financial operations and our ability to continue our business.
Provisions of the Investment Company Act would also prohibit (subject to certain exceptions) transactions with affiliates. If it were established that we were an investment company, it would have a material adverse effect on our business and financial operations and our ability to continue our business.
Products purchased for direct sale come with additional risks and uncertainties, including costs to maintain inventory, risk of loss from theft or otherwise, and risks associated with the marketing and labeling of products. In addition, we continue to experiment with new technologies to enhance the customer experience and iterate on delivery of new features.
Products purchased for direct sale come with additional risks and uncertainties, including costs to maintain inventory, risk of loss from theft or otherwise, and risks associated with the marketing and labeling of products.
We also announced the elimination of our 9-80 schedule (where employees were permitted to work nine-hour days, rather than standard eight-hour days, and take every other Friday off from work).
We announced that local employees will be asked to increase their onsite work from three days each week to four days each week at a new location. We also announced the elimination of our 9-80 schedule (where employees were permitted to work nine-hour days, rather than standard eight-hour days, and take every other Friday off from work).
The trading market for common stock relies in part on the research and reports that industry or financial analysts publish about us or our business. We do not control these analysts. Securities and industry analysts may not publish research about us.
If securities analysts do not continue to publish research or reports about our business or if they downgrade our stock or our sector, our stock price and trading volume could decline. The trading market for common stock relies in part on the research and reports that industry or financial analysts publish about us or our business.
Our industry is highly competitive and is undergoing rapid changes due to technological advancement in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI). Our future success depends in part on our ability to effectively utilize these technological advancements. Our competitors may outpace us in incorporating AI into their product offerings and engagement with customers, which could affect our competitiveness and operational outcomes.
Our industry is highly competitive and is undergoing rapid changes due to technological advancement in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI). Our future success depends in part on our ability to effectively utilize these technological advancements.
Failure to comply with, or changes in, laws, regulations and enforcement activities may adversely affect the products, services and markets in which we operate.
Any of these items could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial results. 20 Failure to comply with, or changes in, laws, regulations and enforcement activities may adversely affect the products, services and markets in which we operate.
Our efforts to utilize these technological advancements may not be successful, may result in substantial integration and maintenance costs, and may expose us to additional risks. For example, Personal Information that may be used in relation to AI could subject us to data privacy and cybersecurity risks.
For example, Personal Information that may be used in relation to AI could subject us to data privacy and cybersecurity risks.
The occurrence of such an event is beyond 23 our control, and, as a result, there can be no assurance that Pelion will remain as general partner for the term contemplated.
Moreover, even if successful in managing the Partnership, Pelion has the right to withdraw as general partner under certain circumstances, including certain changes in Pelion's status under the Advisers Act. The occurrence of such an event is beyond our control, and, as a result, there can be no assurance that Pelion will remain as general partner for the term contemplated.
Governments may take regulatory action that may increase the cost and/or subject cryptocurrency companies or blockchain technology to additional regulation. Similar actions by governments or regulatory bodies could result in restriction of the acquisition, ownership, holding, selling, use or trading of our securities.
Similar actions by governments or regulatory bodies could result in restriction of the acquisition, ownership, holding, selling, use or trading of digital assets, including our token offerings. In the United States and certain other jurisdictions, certain digital assets may be securities and subject to the securities laws of the relevant jurisdictions.
We and many of our suppliers and fulfillment partners source a large percentage of the products we offer on our Website from China and other countries. President Donald J. Trump has advocated for greater restrictions on international trade in general, including increased tariffs on certain goods imported into the United States, particularly from China.
We and many of our suppliers and fulfillment partners source a large percentage of the products we offer on our Website from China and other countries.
If the United States imposes tariffs or bans on imports, or if other factors that are outside of our control increase the prices of imported products sold on our Website or limit our ability to access products sold on our Website, the increased prices and/or supply chain challenges could have a material adverse effect on our financial results, business and prospects.
Restrictions on international trade, including increased tariffs or other trade barriers are expected to increase the prices of imported products sold on our Website or limit our ability to access products sold on our Website. These factors in turn could reduce consumer demand and impact sales volume.