Biggest changeRisks we may face in connection with our acquisition of Precor include: • We may not realize the benefits we expect to receive from the transaction, such as anticipated synergies; • We may have difficulties managing Precor’s technologies and lines of business or retaining key personnel from Precor; • The acquisition may not further our business strategy as we expected, there could be unanticipated adverse impacts on Precor’s business, or we may otherwise not realize the expected return on our investments, which could adversely affect our business or operating results; • The acquisition may cause, and additional factors relating to the shift in our strategic focus and to our restructuring initiatives have caused and may continue to cause, impairments to assets that we record as a part of an acquisition, including intangible assets and goodwill; • Our operating results or financial condition may be adversely impacted by (i) claims or liabilities related to Precor’s business, including, among others, claims from government agencies, terminated employees, current or former customers, consumers or business partners, or other third parties; (ii) pre-existing contractual relationships or lines of business of Precor that we would not have otherwise entered into, the termination or modification of which may be costly or disruptive to our business; (iii) unfavorable accounting treatment as a result of Precor’s practices; and (iv) intellectual property claims or disputes; • Precor operates in segments of the commercial market that we have less experience with, including traditional gyms, multifamily residences, hotels and college and corporate campuses, and expansion of our operations in these segments could present various challenges and result in increased costs and other unforeseen challenges; • Precor serves customers in more than 100 countries worldwide, and, as a result of the acquisition, our operations have expanded into new jurisdictions, which could present significant challenges and result in significant increased risks and costs inherent in doing business in international markets (see “— Expansion into international markets will expose us to significant risks ”); and • We may have failed to identify or assess the magnitude of certain liabilities, shortcomings or other risks in Precor’s business, which could result in unexpected litigation or regulatory exposure, unfavorable accounting treatment, a diversion of management’s attention and resources, and other adverse effects on our business, financial condition, and operating results.
Biggest changeRisks we may face in connection with our integration of Precor include: • We may not realize the benefits we expect to receive from the transaction, such as anticipated synergies; • We may have difficulties managing Precor’s technologies and lines of business or retaining key personnel from Precor; • The acquisition may cause impairments to assets that we record as a part of an acquisition; • We may have failed to identify or assess the magnitude of (i) claims or liabilities related to Precor’s business, including, among others, claims from government agencies, terminated employees, current or former customers, consumers or business partners, users, or other third parties, unexpected litigation or regulatory exposure, or intellectual property disputes; (ii) pre-existing contractual relationships or lines of business of Precor that we would not have otherwise entered into, the termination or modification of which may be costly or disruptive to our business; (iii) unfavorable accounting treatment as a result of Precor’s practices; and (iv) other shortcomings or risks in Precor’s business; • Precor operates in segments of the commercial market that we have less experience with, including traditional gyms, multifamily residences, hotels and college and corporate campuses, and expansion of our operations in these segments could present various challenges and result in increased costs and other unforeseen challenges; • We may be unable to successfully integrate Precor and its operations into our control environment; and • Precor serves customers in more than 50 countries worldwide, and, as a result of the acquisition, our operations have expanded into new jurisdictions, which could present significant challenges and result in significant increased risks and costs inherent in doing business in international markets (see “— Expansion into international markets will expose us to significant risks ”).
Moreover, our new offerings may not receive consumer acceptance as preferences could shift rapidly to different types of fitness and wellness offerings or away from these types of offerings altogether, and our future success depends in part on our ability to anticipate and respond to these changes.
Moreover, our new offerings may not receive consumer acceptance as preferences could shift rapidly to different types of fitness and wellness offerings, or away from these types of offerings altogether. Our future success depends in part on our ability to anticipate and respond to these changes.
If we cannot successfully defend any large claim, maintain our general liability insurance on acceptable terms, or maintain adequate coverage against potential claims, our financial results could be adversely impacted.
If we cannot successfully defend any large claim or potential liability, maintain our general liability insurance on acceptable terms, or maintain adequate coverage against potential claims, our financial results could be adversely impacted.
Examples of data tracked on our platform include heart rate, calories burned, distance traveled and Strive Score as well as cadence, resistance, and output in the case of Bike; pace, speed, and elevation in the case of Tread; Movement Tracker in the case of Guide; and stroke rate, pace, and output in the case of Row.
Examples of data tracked on our platform include heart rate, calories burned, distance traveled and Strive Score as well as cadence, resistance, and output in the case of Bike; pace, speed, elevation, and output in the case of Tread; Movement Tracker in the case of Guide; and stroke rate, pace, and output in the case of Row.
Among other things, our restated certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws include provisions that: • provide that our Board of Directors is classified into three classes of directors with staggered three-year terms; • permit the Board of Directors to establish the number of directors and fill any vacancies and newly created directorships; • require super-majority voting to amend some provisions in our restated certificate of incorporation and restated bylaws; • authorize the issuance of “blank check” preferred stock that our Board of Directors could use to implement a stockholder rights plan; • provide that only the chairman of our Board of Directors, our chief executive officer, or a majority of our Board of Directors will be authorized to call a special meeting of stockholders; • eliminate the ability of our stockholders to call special meetings of stockholders; • prohibit cumulative voting; • provide that directors may only be removed “for cause” and only with the approval of two-thirds of our stockholders; • provide for a dual class common stock structure in which holders of our Class B common stock may have the ability to control the outcome of matters requiring stockholder approval, even if they own significantly less than a majority of the outstanding shares of our common stock, including the election of directors and significant corporate transactions, such as a merger or other sale of our company or its assets; • prohibit stockholder action by written consent, which requires all stockholder actions to be taken at a meeting of our stockholders; • provide that the Board of Directors is expressly authorized to make, alter, or repeal our bylaws; and • establish advance notice requirements for nominations for election to our Board of Directors or for proposing matters that can be acted upon by stockholders at annual stockholder meetings.
Among other things, our restated certificate of incorporation and second amended and restated bylaws include provisions that: • provide that our Board of Directors is classified into three classes of directors with staggered three-year terms; • permit the Board of Directors to establish the number of directors and fill any vacancies and newly created directorships; • require super-majority voting to amend some provisions in our restated certificate of incorporation and restated bylaws; • authorize the issuance of “blank check” preferred stock that our Board of Directors could use to implement a stockholder rights plan; • provide that only the chairman of our Board of Directors, our chief executive officer, or a majority of our Board of Directors will be authorized to call a special meeting of stockholders; • eliminate the ability of our stockholders to call special meetings of stockholders; • prohibit cumulative voting; • provide that directors may only be removed “for cause” and only with the approval of two-thirds of our stockholders; • provide for a dual class common stock structure in which holders of our Class B common stock may have the ability to control the outcome of matters requiring stockholder approval, even if they own significantly less than a majority of the outstanding shares of our common stock, including the election of directors and significant corporate transactions, such as a merger or other sale of our company or its assets; • prohibit stockholder action by written consent, which requires all stockholder actions to be taken at a meeting of our stockholders; • provide that the Board of Directors is expressly authorized to make, alter, or repeal our bylaws; and • establish advance notice requirements for nominations for election to our Board of Directors or for proposing matters that can be acted upon by stockholders at annual stockholder meetings.
See “— Our operating results have been, and could in the future be, adversely affected if we are unable to accurately forecast consumer demand for our products and services and adequately manage our inventory .” Moreover, volatile economic conditions have made it and may continue to make it more likely that our suppliers and logistics providers may be unable to timely deliver supplies, or at all, and there is no guarantee that we will be able to timely locate alternative suppliers of comparable quality at an acceptable price.
See “— Our operating 16 results have been, and could in the future be, adversely affected if we are unable to accurately forecast consumer demand for our products and services and adequately manage our inventory .” Moreover, volatile economic conditions have made it and may continue to make it more likely that our suppliers and logistics providers may be unable to timely deliver supplies, or at all, and there is no guarantee that we will be able to timely locate alternative suppliers of comparable quality at an acceptable price.
See “— We have identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting, and if our remediation of such material weaknesses is not effective, or if we fail to develop and maintain an effective system of disclosure controls and internal control over financial reporting, our ability to produce timely and accurate financial statements or comply with applicable laws and regulations could be impaired. ” Pursuant to Sections 302 and 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, our independent registered public accounting firm has provided an attestation report regarding our internal control over financial reporting.
See “— We have identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting, and if our remediation of such material weaknesses is not effective, or if we fail to 23 develop and maintain an effective system of disclosure controls and internal control over financial reporting, our ability to produce timely and accurate financial statements or comply with applicable laws and regulations could be impaired .” Pursuant to Sections 302 and 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, our independent registered public accounting firm has provided an attestation report regarding our internal control over financial reporting.
Although we expend significant resources to seek to comply with applicable contractual, statutory, regulatory, and judicial frameworks, we cannot guarantee that we currently hold, or will always hold, every necessary right to use all of the music that is used on our service now or that 16 may be used in our products and services in the future, and we cannot assure you that we are not infringing or violating any third-party intellectual property rights, or that we will not do so in the future.
Although we expend significant resources to seek to comply with applicable contractual, statutory, regulatory, and judicial frameworks, we cannot guarantee that we currently hold, or will always hold, every necessary right to use all of the music that is used on our service now or that may be used in our products and services in the future, and we cannot assure you that we are not infringing or violating any third-party intellectual property rights, or that we will not do so in the future.
Our restated certificate of incorporation provides that the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, to the fullest extent permitted by law, will be the exclusive forum for any derivative action or proceeding brought on our behalf, any action asserting a breach of fiduciary duty, any action asserting a claim against us arising pursuant to the DGCL, our restated certificate of incorporation, or our amended and restated bylaws, or any action asserting a claim against us that is governed by the internal affairs doctrine.
Our restated certificate of incorporation provides that the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, to the fullest extent permitted by law, will be the exclusive forum for any derivative action or proceeding brought on our behalf, any action asserting a breach of fiduciary duty, any action asserting a claim against us arising pursuant to the DGCL, our restated certificate of incorporation, or our second amended and restated bylaws, or any action asserting a claim against us that is governed by the internal affairs doctrine.
If our products and services fail to provide accurate metrics and data to our Members, or if there are reports or claims of inaccurate metrics and data or claims of inaccuracy regarding the overall health benefits of our products and services in the future, our 27 Members’ experience may be negatively impacted, we may become the subject of negative publicity, litigation, regulatory proceedings, and warranty claims, and our brand, operating results, and business could be harmed.
If our products and services fail to provide accurate metrics and data to our Members, or if there are reports or claims of inaccurate metrics and data or claims of inaccuracy regarding the overall health benefits of our products and services in the future, our Members’ experience may be negatively impacted, we may become the subject of negative publicity, litigation, regulatory proceedings, and warranty claims, and our brand, operating results, and business could be harmed.
See “— Our operating results have been, and could in the future be, adversely affected if we are unable to accurately forecast consumer demand for our products and services and adequately manage our inventory .” Stockholder activism could disrupt our business, cause us to incur significant expenses, hinder execution of our business strategy, and impact our stock price.
See “— Our operating results have been, and could in the future be, adversely affected if we are unable to accurately forecast consumer demand for our products and services and adequately manage our inventory .” 24 Stockholder activism could disrupt our business, cause us to incur significant expenses, hinder execution of our business strategy, and impact our stock price.
Alternatively, if a court were to find the choice of forum provision contained in our restated certificate of incorporation and/or amended and restated bylaws to be inapplicable or unenforceable in an action, we may incur additional costs associated with resolving such action in other jurisdictions, which could harm our business, financial condition, and operating results.
Alternatively, if a court were to find the choice of forum provision contained in our restated certificate of incorporation and/or second amended and restated bylaws to be inapplicable or unenforceable in an action, we may incur additional costs associated with resolving such action in other jurisdictions, which could harm our business, financial condition, and operating results.
We are dependent on the interoperability of the Peloton App with popular mobile and television streaming operating systems that we do not control, such as Android and iOS, and any changes in such systems that degrade the functionality of our App offering or give preferential treatment to competitors could adversely affect our platform’s usage on mobile devices and televisions.
We are dependent on the interoperability of the Peloton App with popular mobile and television streaming operating 20 systems that we do not control, such as Android and iOS, and any changes in such systems that degrade the functionality of our App offering or give preferential treatment to competitors could adversely affect our platform’s usage on mobile devices and televisions.
Additionally, prior renewal rates may not accurately predict future Subscriber renewal rates for a variety of reasons, such as Subscribers’ 22 dissatisfaction with our offerings and the cost of our subscriptions, macroeconomic conditions, or new offering introductions by us or our competitors. If our Subscribers do not renew their subscriptions, our revenue may decline, and our business will suffer.
Additionally, prior renewal rates may not accurately predict future Subscriber renewal rates for a variety of reasons, such as Subscribers’ dissatisfaction with our offerings and the cost of our subscriptions, macroeconomic conditions, or new offering introductions by us or our competitors. If our Subscribers do not renew their subscriptions, our revenue may decline, and our business will suffer.
Comprehensive and accurate ownership information for the musical compositions embodied in sound recordings is sometimes unavailable because songwriters' catalogs are frequently bought and sold between rights holders, meaning ownership and share information can change at 32 any time without notification and it may take a while for the appropriate parties to be notified.
Comprehensive and accurate ownership information for the musical compositions embodied in sound recordings is sometimes unavailable because songwriters' catalogs are frequently bought and sold between rights holders, meaning ownership and share information can change at any time without notification and it may take a while for the appropriate parties to be notified.
Our providers may also take actions beyond our control that could seriously harm our business, including discontinuing or limiting our access to one or more services, increasing pricing terms, terminating or seeking to terminate our contractual relationship altogether, or altering how we are able to process data in a way that is unfavorable or costly to us.
Our providers may also take actions beyond our control that could seriously harm our business, including discontinuing or limiting our access to one or more services, increasing pricing terms, terminating or seeking to terminate our contractual relationship altogether, or altering how we are able to process data in a way that is 32 unfavorable or costly to us.
Adverse outcomes with respect to any of these legal or regulatory proceedings may result in significant settlement costs or judgments, penalties and fines, or require us to modify our products or services, make content unavailable, or require us to stop offering certain products, components, or features, all of which could negatively affect our membership and revenue growth.
Adverse outcomes with respect to any of these legal, government, or regulatory proceedings may result in significant settlement costs or judgments, penalties and fines, or require us to modify our products or services, make content unavailable, or to stop offering certain products, components, or features, all of which could negatively affect our membership and revenue growth.
In addition, while we experienced a significant increase in our Subscriber base at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the rate of the increase has since slowed down and, over the longer term, it remains uncertain how the post-COVID-19 pandemic environment will impact consumer 25 demand for our products and services and consumer preferences generally.
In addition, while we experienced a significant increase in our Subscriber base at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the rate of the increase has since slowed down and, over the longer term, it remains uncertain how the post-COVID-19 pandemic environment will impact consumer demand for our products and services and consumer preferences generally.
There is also a risk that, due to regulatory changes, such as further limitations or suspensions on the use of NOLs, or other unforeseen reasons, our existing NOLs could expire or otherwise be unavailable to offset future income tax liabilities. Our NOLs 31 may also be limited under state laws.
There is also a risk that, due to regulatory changes, such as further limitations or suspensions on the use of NOLs, or other unforeseen reasons, our existing NOLs could expire or otherwise be unavailable to offset future income tax liabilities. Our NOLs may also be limited under state laws.
Our employees’ inability to sell their shares in the public market at times and/or at prices desired may lead to a larger than normal turnover rate. If the actual or perceived value of our Class A common stock declines, it may adversely affect our ability to hire or 34 retain employees.
Our employees’ inability to sell their shares in the public market at times and/or at prices desired may lead to a larger than normal turnover rate. If the actual or perceived value of our Class A common stock declines, it may adversely affect our ability to hire or retain employees.
We rely on the Internet, as well as digital infrastructure, computing networks and systems, hardware and software to support our internal and Member-facing operations (collectively, "information technology systems” or “systems”). Certain of our information technology systems are designed and maintained by us while others are designed, maintained and/or operated by third parties.
We rely on the Internet, as well as digital infrastructure, computing networks and systems, hardware and software to support our internal and Member-facing operations (collectively, “information technology systems” or “systems”). Certain of our information technology systems are designed and maintained by us while others are designed, maintained and/or operated by third parties.
Our failure to repurchase Notes or to pay the cash amounts due upon conversion when required will constitute a default under the indenture. 38 A default under the indenture or the fundamental change itself could also lead to a default under agreements governing our other indebtedness, which may result in that other indebtedness becoming immediately payable in full.
Our failure to repurchase Notes or to pay the cash amounts due upon conversion when required will constitute a default under the indenture. A default under the indenture governing the notes or the fundamental change itself could also lead to a default under agreements governing our other indebtedness, which may result in that other indebtedness becoming immediately payable in full.
We have limited control over our suppliers, contract manufacturers, and logistics partners, which subjects us to the following risks: • inability to satisfy demand for our Connected Fitness Products; • reduced control over delivery timing and related customer experience and product reliability; • reduced ability to monitor the manufacturing process and components used in our Connected Fitness Products; • limited ability to develop comprehensive manufacturing specifications that take into account any materials shortages or substitutions; • variance in the manufacturing capability of our third-party manufacturers; • price increases; • failure of a significant supplier, manufacturer, or logistics partner to perform its obligations to us for technical, market, or other reasons; • variance in the quality of services provided by our third-party last mile partners; • reliance on our partners to adhere to our supplier code of conduct; • difficulties in establishing additional supplier, manufacturer, or logistics partner relationships if we experience difficulties with our existing suppliers, manufacturers, or logistics partners; • shortages of materials or components; • misappropriation of our intellectual property; • exposure to natural catastrophes, including climate-related risks and extreme weather events, epidemics such as the COVID-19 pandemic, political unrest, including escalating tensions, hostilities, or trade disputes between Taiwan and China, terrorism, labor disputes, and economic instability resulting in the disruption of trade from foreign countries, in which our Connected Fitness Products are manufactured or the components thereof are sourced; • changes in local economic conditions in the jurisdictions where our suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics partners are located; • the imposition of new laws and regulations, including those relating to labor conditions, quality and safety standards, imports, duties, tariffs, taxes, and other charges on imports, as well as trade restrictions and restrictions on currency exchange or the transfer of funds; and • insufficient warranties and indemnities on components supplied to our manufacturers or performance by our partners.
We have limited control over our suppliers, contract manufacturers, and logistics partners, which subjects us to the following risks: • inability to satisfy demand for our Connected Fitness Products; • reduced control over delivery timing and related customer experience and product reliability; • reduced ability to monitor the manufacturing process and components used in our Connected Fitness Products; • limited ability to develop comprehensive manufacturing specifications that take into account any materials shortages or substitutions; • variance in the manufacturing capability of our third-party manufacturers; • price increases; • failure of a significant supplier, manufacturer, or logistics partner to perform its obligations to us for technical, market, or other reasons; • variance in the quality of services provided by our third-party last mile partners; • reliance on our partners to adhere to our supplier code of conduct; • difficulties in establishing additional supplier, manufacturer, or logistics partner relationships if we experience difficulties with our existing suppliers, manufacturers, or logistics partners; • shortages of materials or components; • misappropriation of our intellectual property; • exposure to natural catastrophes, including climate-related risks and extreme weather events, epidemics, political unrest, including escalating tensions, hostilities, or trade disputes between Taiwan and China, terrorism, labor disputes, and economic instability resulting in the disruption of trade from foreign countries, in which our Connected Fitness Products are manufactured or the components thereof are sourced; • changes in local economic conditions in the jurisdictions where our suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics partners are located; • the imposition of new laws and regulations, including those relating to labor conditions, quality and safety standards, imports, duties, tariffs, taxes, and other charges on imports, as well as trade restrictions and restrictions on currency exchange or the transfer of funds; and • insufficient warranties and indemnities on components supplied to our manufacturers or performance by our partners.
See “ — Our success depends on our ability to maintain the value and reputation of the Peloton brand. ” The restructuring plan has required, and may continue to require, a significant amount of management’s and other employees’ time and focus, which may divert attention from effectively operating and growing our business.
See “— Our success depends on our ability to maintain the value and reputation of the Peloton brand .” The 2024 Restructuring Plan has required, and may continue to require, a significant amount of management’s and other employees’ time and focus, which may divert attention from effectively operating and growing our business.
Similarly, in times of decreased demand, we may deem it necessary or advisable to renegotiate agreements with our supply partners in order to appropriately scale our inventory, which could impair our relationship with these counterparties if we are unable to arrive at mutually acceptable terms.
Similarly, in times of decreased demand, we may deem it necessary or advisable to renegotiate agreements with our supply partners in order to appropriately scale our inventory, which could impair our relationship with these counterparties if we are unable to arrive at 14 mutually acceptable terms.
In addition, a party who circumvents our security measures or exploits inadequacies in our security measures, could, among other effects, misappropriate Member data or other proprietary information, cause interruptions in our operations, or expose Members to computer viruses or 29 other disruptions. Actual or perceived vulnerabilities may lead to claims against us.
In addition, a party who circumvents our security measures or exploits inadequacies in our security measures, could, among other effects, misappropriate Member data or other proprietary information, cause interruptions in our operations, or expose Members to computer viruses or other disruptions. Actual or perceived vulnerabilities may lead to claims against us.
In periods when we experience a decrease in demand for our products and an increase in inventory, we may 11 be unable to renegotiate our agreements with existing suppliers or partners on mutually acceptable terms and may be prevented from fully utilizing firm purchase commitments.
In periods when we experience a decrease in demand for our products and an increase in inventory, we may be unable to renegotiate our agreements with existing suppliers or partners on mutually acceptable terms and may be prevented from fully utilizing firm purchase commitments.
As such, the actions we are taking under the restructuring plan and that we may decide to take in the future may not be successful in yielding our intended results and may not appropriately address either or both of the short-term and long-term strategy for our business.
As such, the actions we are taking under the 2024 Restructuring Plan and that we may decide to take in the future may not be successful in yielding our intended results and may not appropriately address either or both of the short-term and long-term strategy for our business.
Our success in maintaining and increasing our Subscriber base depends on our ability to identify and originate trends as well as to anticipate and react to changing consumer demands in a timely manner. Our products and services are subject to changing consumer preferences that cannot be predicted with certainty.
Our success in maintaining and/or increasing our Subscriber base depends on our ability to identify and originate trends as well as to anticipate and react to changing consumer demands in a timely manner. Our products and services are subject to changing consumer preferences that cannot be predicted with certainty.
The conversion of Class B common stock to Class A common stock will have the effect, over time, of increasing the relative voting power of those holders of Class B common stock who retain their shares in the long term. 36 The dual class structure of our common stock may adversely affect the trading market for our Class A common stock.
The conversion of Class B common stock to Class A common stock will have the effect, over time, of increasing the relative voting power of those holders of Class B common stock who retain their shares in the long term. The dual class structure of our common stock may adversely affect the trading market for our Class A common stock.
Disputes with our supply partners regarding our agreements have, in certain instances, resulted, and may in the future result in, litigation, which could result in adverse judgments, settlements or other litigation-related costs as well as disruption to our supply chain and require management’s attention.
Disputes with our supply partners regarding our agreements have, in certain instances, resulted, and may in the future result in, litigation, which could result in adverse judgments, settlements or other litigation-related costs as well as disruption to our supply chain and has and may in the future require management’s attention.
Although in certain instances our agreements allow us the option to cancel, reschedule, and adjust our requirements based on our business needs, our loss contingencies may include liabilities for contracts that we cannot cancel, reschedule or adjust with suppliers or partners.
Although in certain instances our agreements allow us the option to cancel, reschedule, and adjust our requirements based on our business needs, our loss contingencies may include liabilities for contracts that we cannot cancel, reschedule or adjust with 11 suppliers or partners.
Additionally, we experienced a significant increase in our Subscriber base at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, which slowed down as consumers were able to resume activity outside the home, and, it remains uncertain how the impacts of the post-COVID-19 pandemic 13 environment and other market constraints, including macro- and micro-economic factors such as inflation, rising interest rates, foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, and increased debt and equity market volatility, will impact consumer demand for our products and services over the long term.
Additionally, we experienced a significant increase in our Subscriber base at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, which slowed down as consumers were able to resume activity outside the home, and, over the long term it remains uncertain how the impacts of the post-COVID-19 pandemic environment and other market constraints, including macro- and micro-economic factors such as inflation, interest rates, foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, and increased debt and equity market volatility, will impact consumer demand for our products and services over the long term.
If we fail, or are perceived to be failing, to meet the standards included in any sustainability disclosure or the expectations of our various stakeholders, it could negatively impact our reputation, customer attraction and retention, access to capital and employee retention.
Additionally, if we fail, or are perceived to be failing, to meet the standards included in any sustainability disclosure or the expectations of our various stakeholders, it could negatively impact our reputation, customer attraction and retention, access to capital and employee retention.
Our products may be subject to U.S. export controls and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements regarding the export of our products and services may create delays in the introduction of our products and services in international markets, prevent our international Members from accessing our products and services, and, in some cases, prevent the export of our products and services to some countries altogether.
Our products may be subject to U.S. export controls and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements regarding the export of our products, technology and services may create delays in the introduction of our products and services in international markets, prevent our international Members from accessing our products and services, and, in some cases, prevent the export of our products, technology and services to some countries altogether.
Effective protection of intellectual property, including but not limited to patents, trademarks, and domain names, is expensive and difficult to maintain, both in terms of application and registration costs as well as the costs of defending and enforcing those rights.
Effective protection of intellectual property, including but not limited to patents, trademarks, copyrights and domain names, is expensive and difficult to maintain, both in terms of application and registration costs as well as the costs of defending and enforcing those rights.
In addition, significant judgment is required in evaluating our tax positions and determining our provision for income taxes. During the ordinary course of business, there are many transactions and calculations for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain.
In addition, significant judgment is required in evaluating our tax positions and determining our provision for income taxes. 29 During the ordinary course of business, there are many transactions and calculations for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain.
Many of the risks associated with the use of open source software, such as the lack of 33 warranties or assurances of title or performance, cannot be eliminated, and could, if not properly addressed, negatively affect our business.
Many of the risks associated with the use of open source software, such as the lack of warranties or assurances of title or performance, cannot be eliminated, and could, if not properly addressed, negatively affect our business.
Implementation of the restructuring plan and any other cost-saving initiatives may be costly and disruptive to our business, the expected costs and charges may be greater than we have forecasted, and the estimated cost savings may be lower than we have forecasted.
Implementation of the 2024 Restructuring Plan and any other cost-saving initiatives may be costly and disruptive to our business, the expected costs and charges may be greater than we have forecasted, and the estimated cost savings may be lower than we have forecasted.
Our quarterly operating results and other operating metrics may fluctuate from quarter to quarter, which makes these metrics difficult to predict. Our quarterly operating results and other operating metrics have fluctuated in the past and may continue to fluctuate from quarter to quarter. Additionally, our limited operating history makes it difficult to forecast our future results.
Our operating results and other operating metrics may fluctuate from quarter to quarter, which makes these metrics difficult to predict. Our operating results and other operating metrics have fluctuated in the past and may continue to fluctuate from quarter to quarter. Additionally, our limited operating history makes it difficult to forecast our future results.
Design and manufacturing defects, real or perceived, and claims related thereto, may subject us to judgments or settlements that result in damages materially in excess of the limits of our insurance coverage.
Design and manufacturing defects, real or perceived, and claims or investigations related thereto, may subject us to judgments or settlements that result in damages materially in excess of the limits of our insurance coverage.
See “ — Our products and services may be affected from time to time by design and manufacturing defects or product safety issues, real or perceived, that could adversely affect our business and result in harm to our reputation.” In addition to warranties supplied by us, we also offer the option for customers to purchase third-party extended warranty and services contracts in some markets, which creates an ongoing performance obligation over the warranty period.
See “ — Our products and services may be affected from time to time by design and manufacturing defects or product safety issues, real or perceived, that could adversely affect our business and result in harm to our reputation .” In addition to warranties supplied by us, we also offer the option for customers to purchase extended warranty and services contracts in some markets, which creates an ongoing performance obligation over the warranty period.
Because of the twenty-to-one voting ratio between our Class B and Class A common stock, the holders of our Class B common stock collectively control a majority of the combined voting power of our common stock and therefore are able to control a number of matters submitted to our stockholders for approval until the earlier of (i) the date specified by a vote of the holders of 66 2/3% of the then outstanding shares of Class B common stock, (ii) ten years from the closing of the IPO, and (iii) the date the shares of Class B common stock cease to represent at least 1% of all outstanding shares of our common stock.
Because of the twenty-to-one voting ratio between our Class B and Class A common stock, the holders of our Class B common stock collectively control a majority of the combined voting power of our common stock and therefore are able to control most matters submitted to our stockholders for approval until the earlier of (i) the date specified by a vote of the holders of 66 2/3% of the then outstanding shares of Class B common stock, (ii) ten years from the closing of the IPO, and (iii) the date the shares of Class B common stock cease to represent at least 1% of all outstanding shares of our common stock.
Provisions in our restated certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws may have the effect of delaying or preventing a merger, acquisition or other change of control of our company that the stockholders may consider favorable.
Provisions in our restated certificate of incorporation and second amended and restated bylaws may have the effect of delaying or preventing a merger, acquisition or other change of control of our company that the stockholders may consider favorable.
A decline in sales of our Bike and Bike+ would negatively affect our future revenue and operating results. Our Connected Fitness Products are sold in highly competitive markets with limited barriers to entry.
A decline in sales of our Connected Fitness Products would negatively affect our future revenue and operating results. Our Connected Fitness Products are sold in highly competitive markets with limited barriers to entry.
As a result of quarterly fluctuations caused by these and other factors, comparisons of our operating results across different fiscal quarters 17 may not be accurate indicators of our future performance.
As a result of quarterly fluctuations caused by these and other factors, comparisons of our operating results across different fiscal quarters may not be accurate indicators of our future performance.
In addition, U.S. public companies are required to maintain books and records that accurately and fairly represent their transactions 30 and have an adequate system of internal accounting controls.
In addition, U.S. public companies are required to maintain books and records that accurately and fairly represent their transactions and have an adequate system of internal accounting controls.
Unfavorable publicity about us or any of our strategic initiatives, including our restructuring plan, could result in reputation harm and could diminish confidence in, and the use of, our products and services.
Unfavorable publicity about us or any of our strategic initiatives, including the 2024 Restructuring Plan, could result in reputation harm and could diminish confidence in, and the use of, our products and services.
These efforts and additional expenses may be more costly than we expect, and we cannot guarantee that we will be able to increase our revenue to offset our operating expenses.
These potential efforts and additional expenses may be more costly than we expect, and we cannot guarantee that we will be able to increase our revenue to offset our operating expenses.
See “— We have engaged and in the future may engage in acquisition and disposition activities, which could require significant management attention, disrupt our business, fail to achieve the intended benefit, dilute stockholder value, and adversely affect our operating results .” In April 2021, we completed our acquisition of Precor, which serves customers in more than 100 countries worldwide.
See “— We have engaged and in the future may engage in acquisition and disposition activities, which could require significant management attention, disrupt our business, fail to achieve the intended benefit, dilute stockholder value, and adversely affect our operating results .” In April 2021, we completed our acquisition of Precor, which serves customers in more than 50 countries worldwide.
Any debt financing secured by us in the future could involve restrictive covenants relating to our capital raising activities and other financial and operational matters, which may make it more difficult for us to obtain additional capital and to pursue business opportunities, including potential acquisitions. 40 Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments Not applicable.
Any debt financing secured by us in the future could involve restrictive covenants relating to our capital raising activities and other financial and operational matters, which may make it more difficult for us to obtain additional capital and to pursue business opportunities, including potential acquisitions. 37 Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments Not applicable.
Additionally, certain aspects of the restructuring plan, such as severance costs in connection with reducing our headcount, could negatively impact our cash flows.
Additionally, certain aspects of the 2024 Restructuring Plan, such as severance costs in connection with reducing our headcount, could negatively impact our cash flows.
As discussed further in “ Risks Related to Our Connected Fitness Products and Members” and “ Risks Related to Laws, Regulation, and Legal Proceedings ,” the legal proceedings in which we have been named, the regulators’ investigations, and any other claims or proceedings involving us or our products, actions we take to address these matters, and any further publicity regarding any of the foregoing could harm our brand.
As discussed further in “Risks Related to Our Connected Fitness Products and Members” and “Risks Related to Laws, Regulation, and Legal Proceedings,” the legal proceedings in which we have been named, the regulators’ investigations, and any other claims or proceedings involving us or our products, actions we take to address these matters, and any further publicity regarding any of the foregoing could harm our brand.
Our systems and data, as well as those of critical third parties, are vulnerable to cyber-attacks involving, for example, viruses and worms, social engineering/phishing, ransomware or other extortion-based attacks, denial-of-service attacks, physical or electronic break-ins, third-party or current/former employee theft or misuse, and similar disruptions from unauthorized tampering with our servers and computer systems or those of third parties that we use in our operations, as well as cyber-risks attributable to software or hardware (e.g., tablets) vulnerabilities, coding errors and misconfigurations (e.g., involving APIs).
Our systems and data, as well as those of critical third parties, are vulnerable to cyber-attacks involving, for example, malware, social engineering/phishing, ransomware or other extortion-based attacks, denial-of-service attacks, physical or electronic break-ins, third-party or current/former employee theft or misuse, and similar disruptions from unauthorized tampering with our servers and computer systems or those of third parties that we use in our operations, as well as cyber-risks attributable to software or hardware (e.g., tablets) vulnerabilities, coding errors and misconfigurations (e.g., involving APIs).
We expect that our operating expenses may increase in the future as we optimize and grow our business, including via our sales and marketing efforts, continuing to invest in research and development, adding content and software features to our platform, expanding into new geographies, expanding the reach and use of the Peloton App, and developing new products and features.
We expect that our operating expenses may increase in the future as we optimize and grow our business, including, for example, via our sales and marketing efforts, continuing to invest in research and development, adding content and software features to our platform, expanding into new geographies, expanding the reach and use of the Peloton App, and developing new products and features.
See Note 12 - Debt in the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and the section titled “ Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Capital Resources - Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement ” in Part II, Item 7 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
See Note 12 - Debt in the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and the section titled “ Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Capital Resources - Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement ” in Part II, Item 7 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Upon the occurrence of an event of default, our lenders could elect to declare all amounts outstanding under its debt agreements to be immediately due and payable. In addition, our 23 lenders would have the right to proceed against the assets we provided as collateral pursuant to the credit agreement and the security agreement.
Upon the occurrence of an event of 22 default, our lenders could elect to declare all amounts outstanding under its debt agreements to be immediately due and payable. In addition, our lenders would have the right to proceed against the assets we provided as collateral pursuant to the credit agreement and the security agreement.
If we use content in ways that are found to exceed the scope of such agreements, we could be subject to monetary penalties or claims of infringement, and our rights under such agreements could be terminated. We face risk of unforeseen costs and potential liability in connection with content we produce, license, and distribute through our platform.
If we use content in ways that are found to exceed the scope of such agreements, we could be subject to monetary penalties or claims of infringement, and our rights under such agreements could be terminated. We face risk of unforeseen costs and potential liability in connection with content we produce, license, and distribute.
See Part 1, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations —Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2023 Update and Recent Developments— Restructuring Plan .” The Company has evolved rapidly in recent years and continues to establish its operating experience at the appropriate scale.
See Part 1, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations —Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2024 Update and Recent Developments— Restructuring Plan .” The Company has evolved rapidly in recent years and continues to establish its operating experience at the appropriate scale.
If our market does not develop, develops more slowly than expected, or becomes saturated with competitors, or if our products and services do not achieve or sustain market acceptance, our business, financial condition, and operating results could be adversely affected. Our past financial results may not be indicative of our future performance.
If our market does not develop, develops more slowly than expected, or becomes saturated with competitors, or if our products and services do not achieve or sustain market acceptance, our business, financial condition, and operating results would be adversely affected. Our past financial results may not be indicative of our future performance.
In addition to expanding our operations into international markets through the sale of our Connected Fitness Products and the production of our platform content, we have expanded, and may in the future expand, our international operations through acquisitions of, or investments in, foreign entities, which may result in additional operational costs and risks.
In addition to expanding our operations into international markets through the sale of our Connected Fitness Products and the production of our platform content, we have expanded, and may in the future expand, our international operations through partnerships with, acquisitions of, or investments in, foreign entities, which may result in additional operational costs and risks.
Our success depends in large part on our proprietary technology and our patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights.
Our success depends in large part on our proprietary technology and our patents, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights and other intellectual property rights.
Many of our retail stores are leased pursuant to multi-year leases, and our ability to sublease to a suitable subtenant, or negotiate favorable terms to exit a lease early or for a lease renewal option, may depend on factors that are not within our control.
Many of our retail showrooms are leased pursuant to multi-year leases, and our ability to sublease to a suitable subtenant, or negotiate favorable terms to exit a lease early or for a lease renewal option, may depend on factors that are not within our control.
An adverse change to, loss of, or claim that we do not hold necessary licenses may have an adverse effect on our business, operating results, and financial condition. Music is an important element of the overall content that we make available to our Members.
An adverse change to, loss of, or claim that we do not hold necessary licenses may have an adverse effect on our business, operating results, and financial condition. 15 Music is an element of the overall content that we make available to our Members.
Our revenue growth may slow down, or our revenue may decline for a number of other reasons, including reduced demand for our products and services, increased competition, a decrease in the growth or reduction in size of our overall market, or if we cannot capitalize on strategic opportunities.
Our revenue may decline for a number of other reasons, including reduced demand for our products and services, increased competition, a decrease in the growth or reduction in size of our overall market, or if we cannot capitalize on strategic opportunities.
Injuries sustained by Members or their friends and family members, or others who use or purchase our Connected Fitness Products, have subjected us to, and could in the future subject us to, regulatory proceedings, government inquiries, investigations, and actions, and private litigation that regardless of their merits, could harm our 28 reputation, divert management’s attention from our operations and result in substantial legal fees and other costs.
Injuries sustained or damages claimed by Members or their friends and family members, or others who use or purchase our Connected Fitness Products, have subjected us to, and could in the future subject us to, regulatory proceedings, government inquiries, investigations and actions, or private litigation that, regardless of their merits, could harm our reputation, divert management’s attention from our operations, and result in substantial legal fees and other costs.
See “— We may not successfully execute or achieve the expected benefits of our restructuring initiatives and other cost-saving measures we may take in the future, and our efforts may result in further actions and/or additional asset impairment charges and adversely affect our business.” We may not successfully execute or achieve the expected benefits of our restructuring initiatives and other cost-saving measures we may take in the future, and our efforts may result in further actions and/or additional asset impairment charges and adversely affect our business.
We may not successfully execute or achieve the expected benefits of our restructuring initiatives and other cost-saving measures we may take in the future, and our efforts may result in further actions and/or additional asset impairment charges and adversely affect our business.
See “ Risks Related to Laws, Regulation, and Legal Proceedings. ” Sales of a substantial amount of our Class A common stock in the public markets, or the perception that such sales might occur, could cause the price of our Class A common stock to decline.
See “Risks Related to Laws, Regulation, and Legal Proceedings .” Sales of a substantial amount of our Class A common stock in the public markets, or the perception that such sales might occur, could cause the price of our Class A common stock to decline.
Bribery Act”), by us, our employees, and our business partners; • complexity and other risks associated with current and future legal requirements in other countries, including legal requirements related to sustainability disclosure, consumer protection, consumer product safety, and data privacy frameworks, such as the General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679; • varying levels of internet technology adoption and infrastructure, and increased or varying network and hosting service provider costs; • tariffs and other non-tariff barriers, such as quotas and local content rules, customs detentions, as well as tax consequences; • fluctuations in currency exchange rates and the requirements of currency control regulations, which might restrict or prohibit conversion of other currencies into U.S. dollars; and 19 • political or social unrest or economic instability in a specific country or region in which we operate, including, for example, escalating tensions, hostilities, or trade disputes between China and Taiwan or the effects of “Brexit,” each of which could have an adverse impact on our operations in such locations.
Bribery Act”), by us, our employees, and our business partners; • complexity and other risks associated with current and future legal requirements in other countries, including legal requirements related to sustainability disclosure, artificial intelligence, consumer protection, consumer product safety, and data privacy frameworks, such as the General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679; • varying levels of internet technology adoption and infrastructure, and increased or varying network and hosting service provider costs; • tariffs and other non-tariff barriers, such as quotas and local content rules, customs detentions, as well as tax consequences; • fluctuations in currency exchange rates and the requirements of currency control regulations, which might restrict or prohibit conversion of other currencies into U.S. dollars; and • political or social unrest or economic instability in a specific country or region in which we operate, including, for example, escalating tensions, hostilities, or trade disputes between China and Taiwan which could have an adverse impact on our operations in such locations.
We use a broad mix of marketing and other brand-building measures to attract Members. We use traditional television and online advertising, as well as third-party social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, as marketing tools.
We use a broad mix of marketing and other brand-building measures to attract Members. We use traditional television and online advertising, as well as third-party social media platforms such as Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok as marketing tools.
The time required to evaluate such indications of interest could require significant attention from management, disrupt the ordinary functioning of our business, and could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and operating results.
The time required to evaluate such indications of interest could require significant attention from management and our board of directors, disrupt the ordinary functioning of our business, and could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and operating results.
Our term loan and revolving credit facility contain various restrictive covenants, including, among other things, minimum liquidity and revenue requirements applicable solely to the revolving credit facility, restrictions on our ability to dispose of assets, make acquisitions or investments, incur debt or liens, make distributions to our stockholders, or enter into certain types of related party transactions.
Our term loan and revolving credit facility contain various restrictive covenants, including, among other things, minimum liquidity and subscription revenue requirements applicable solely to drawings under the revolving credit facility, restrictions on our ability to dispose of assets, make acquisitions or investments, incur debt or liens, make distributions to our stockholders, or enter into certain types of related party transactions.
Our business has historically been influenced by seasonal trends common to traditional retail selling periods, where we generated a disproportionate amount of sales activity related to our Connected Fitness Products during the period from November through February due in large part to seasonal holiday demand, New Year’s resolutions, and cold weather.
Our business has historically been influenced by seasonal trends common to traditional retail selling periods, where we generated a disproportionate amount of sales activity related to our Connected Fitness Products from November through February due in large part to seasonal holiday demand, New Year’s resolutions, and cold weather.
Unfavorable publicity about us, our strategic initiatives, such as our restructuring plan or our products, services, technology, customer service, content, personnel, and suppliers could diminish confidence in, and the use of, our products and services.
Unfavorable publicity about us, our strategic initiatives, such as our 2024 Restructuring Plan, or our products, services, technology, customer service, content, personnel, and suppliers could diminish confidence in, and the use of, our products and 13 services.
Risks Related to the Ownership of Our Class A Common Stock The stock price of our Class A common stock has been, and will likely continue to be, volatile and you could lose all or part of your investment. The market price of our Class A common stock has been, and will likely continue to be, volatile.
Risks Related to the Ownership of Our Class A Common Stock 33 The stock price of our Class A common stock has been, and will likely continue to be, volatile and you could lose all or part of your investment.
There are a number of factors that could lead to a decline in Subscriber levels or that could prevent us from increasing our Subscriber levels, including: • our failure to introduce new features, products, or services that Members find engaging or our introduction of new products or services, or changes to existing products and services that are not favorably received; • harm to our brand and reputation; • pricing and perceived value of our offerings; • our inability to deliver quality products and functionality, content, and services; • actual or perceived safety concerns regarding our products; • unsatisfactory experiences with the delivery, installation, or servicing of our Connected Fitness Products, including due to delivery costs or prolonged delivery timelines and limitations on in-home installation, return, and warranty servicing processes; • our Members engaging with competitive products and services; • technical or other problems preventing Members from accessing our content and services in a rapid and reliable manner or otherwise affecting the Member experience; • a decline in the public’s interest in indoor cycling or running, or other fitness disciplines that we invest most heavily in; • deteriorating general economic conditions or a change in consumer spending preferences or buying trends; • changes in consumer preferences regarding home fitness, whether as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic or otherwise; and • interruptions in our ability to sell or deliver our Connected Fitness Products or to create content and services for our Members.
There are a number of factors that could lead to a decline in Subscriber levels or that could prevent us from increasing our Subscriber levels, including: • our failure to introduce new features, products, or services that Members find engaging or our introduction of new products or services, or changes to existing products and services that are not favorably received; • harm to our brand and reputation; • pricing and perceived value of our offerings; • our inability to deliver quality products and functionality, content, and services; • actual or perceived safety concerns regarding our products; • unsatisfactory experiences with the delivery, installation, or servicing of our Connected Fitness Products, including due to delivery costs or prolonged delivery timelines and limitations on in-home installation, return, and warranty servicing processes; • our Members engaging with competitive products and services; • technical or other problems that affect the Member experience; • a decline in the public’s interest in indoor cycling or running, or other fitness disciplines that we invest most heavily in; • deteriorating general economic conditions or a change in consumer spending preferences or buying trends; • changes in consumer preferences regarding home fitness, whether as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic or otherwise; and • interruptions in our ability to sell or deliver our Connected Fitness Products or to provide or to create content and services for our Members.
Forced labor concerns have rapidly become a global area of interest, and is a topic that will likely be subject to new regulations in the markets we operate within.
Forced labor concerns have rapidly become a global area of interest, and is a topic that will likely be subject to new regulations in the markets in which we operate.
If we are unable to introduce new or enhanced offerings in a timely manner or via the appropriate channels, or our new or enhanced offerings are not accepted by our Subscribers, our competitors may introduce similar or more desirable offerings and at speeds that are faster than us, which could negatively affect our growth.
If we are unable to introduce new or enhanced offerings in a timely manner or via the appropriate channels, then our new or enhanced offerings may not be accepted by our Subscribers. Our competitors may also introduce similar or more desirable offerings and at speeds that are faster than us, which could negatively affect our growth.
Some acquisitions may require us to spend considerable time, effort, and resources to integrate employees from the acquired business into our teams, and acquisitions of companies in lines of business in which we lack expertise may require considerable management time, oversight, and research before we see the desired benefit of such acquisitions.
Some acquisitions have required us, and may in the future require us, to spend considerable time, effort, and resources to integrate employees from the acquired business into our teams, and acquisitions of companies in lines of business in which we lack expertise may require considerable management time, oversight, and research before we see the desired benefit of such acquisitions.
In addition, upon conversion, we will satisfy part or all of our conversion obligation in cash unless we elect to settle conversions solely in shares of our Class A common stock.
In addition, upon conversion, we may satisfy part or all of our conversion obligation in cash unless we elect to settle conversions solely in shares of our Class A common stock.