Biggest changeOur operating results may also be affected by a number of other factors, some of which are outside of our control, including: • delays in business operations of our customers or vendors, construction at customer sites and installation, including delays caused by supply chain delays; • timing and level of expenditures associated with new product development activities; • regulatory requirements in some states for a certificate of need prior to the installation of a radiation device or foreign regulatory approvals, such as Class A or Class B user licenses in China; • delays in shipment due to, among other things, unanticipated construction delays at customer locations where our products are to be installed, cancellations by customers, natural disasters, global or regional health pandemics or epidemics, or labor disturbances; • delays in our manufacturing processes or unexpected manufacturing difficulties, including due to supply chain and logistics challenges; • the timing of the announcement, introduction and delivery of new products or product upgrades by us and by our competitors; • timing and level of expenditures associated with expansion of sales and marketing activities such as trade shows and our overall operations; • the timing and level of expenditures associated with our financing activities; • the effects of foreign currency adjustments; • changes in accounting principles, such as those related to revenue recognition, or in the interpretation or the application thereof; and • fluctuations in our gross margins and the factors that contribute to such fluctuations, as described in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and the risk factor entitled, “Our ability to achieve profitability depends in part on maintaining or increasing our gross margins on product sales and services, which we may not be able to achieve.” Because many of our operating expenses are based on anticipated sales and a high percentage of these expenses are fixed for the short term, a small variation in the timing of revenue recognition can cause significant variations in operating results from quarter to quarter.
Biggest changeFactors that may affect whether these orders become revenue (or are cancelled or deemed aged‑out and reflected as a reduction in net orders) and the timing of revenue include: • economic or political instability, including volatility related to the current global economic environment; • delays in the customer obtaining or inability of a customer to obtain funding or financing; • delays in construction at the customer site and delays in installation; • delays in the customer obtaining or inability of such customer to obtain local or foreign regulatory approvals such as certificates of need in certain states or Class A or Class B user licenses in China; • the terms of the applicable sales and service contracts of the CyberKnife and TomoTherapy platforms; and • the proportion of revenue attributable to orders placed by our distributors, which may be more difficult to forecast due to factors outside our control. 34 Table of Contents Our operating results have previously and may in the future also be affected by a number of other factors, some of which are outside of our control, including: • delays in business operations of our customers or vendors, construction at customer sites and installation, including delays caused by supply chain delays; • timing and level of expenditures associated with new product development activities; • regulatory requirements in some states for a certificate of need prior to the installation of a radiation device or foreign regulatory approvals, such as Class A or Class B user licenses in China; • delays in shipment due to, among other things, unanticipated construction delays at customer locations where our products are to be installed, cancellations by customers, natural disasters, global or regional health pandemics or epidemics, or labor disturbances; • delays in our manufacturing processes or unexpected manufacturing difficulties, including due to supply chain and logistics challenges; • the timing of the announcement, introduction and delivery of new products or product upgrades by us and by our competitors; • timing and level of expenditures associated with expansion of sales and marketing activities such as trade shows and our overall operations; • the timing and level of expenditures associated with our financing activities; • our ability to satisfy the covenants associated with our indebtedness and our ability to generate sufficient cash flow or obtain additional financing to satisfy our obligations as they come due; • the effects of foreign currency adjustments; • the effects of macroeconomic factors, including the effects of enhanced international tariffs; • changes in accounting principles, such as those related to revenue recognition, or in the interpretation or the application thereof; and • fluctuations in our gross margins and the factors that contribute to such fluctuations, as described in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and the risk factor entitled, “Our ability to achieve profitability depends in part on maintaining or increasing our gross margins on product sales and services, which we may not be able to achieve.” Because many of our operating expenses are based on anticipated sales and a high percentage of these expenses are fixed for the short term, a small variation in the timing of revenue recognition can cause significant variations in operating results from quarter to quarter.
Due to frequently changing attack techniques, along with the increased volume and sophistication of the attacks, including the increasing use of tools and techniques that are designed to circumvent controls, avoid detection, and remove or obfuscate forensic evidence, all of which hinders our ability to identify, investigate, and recover from incidents, we could be adversely impacted by cybersecurity attacks or other security breaches.
Due to frequently changing attack techniques, along with the increased volume and sophistication of the attacks, including the increasing use of tools and techniques that are designed to circumvent controls, avoid detection, and remove or obfuscate forensic evidence, all of which hinders our ability to identify, investigate, and recover from incidents, we could be adversely impacted by cybersecurity attacks or other security breaches or incidents.
For example, Virginia, Colorado, Utah, and Connecticut all have enacted state laws that became effective in 2023; Texas, Montana, Oregon, and Florida have adopted laws that have become or will become effective in 2024, Delaware, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey and Tennessee have adopted laws that will become effective in 2025; and Indiana Kentucky, and Rhode Island have adopted laws that will become effective in 2026.
For example, Virginia, Colorado, Utah, and Connecticut all have enacted state laws that became effective in 2023; Texas, Montana, Oregon, and Florida have adopted laws that became effective in 2024, Delaware, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey and Tennessee have adopted laws that have become or will become effective in 2025; and Indiana, Kentucky, and Rhode Island have adopted laws that will become effective in 2026.
Our existing and future levels of indebtedness could have important consequences to stockholders and note holders and may adversely affect our financial conditions and future financial results by, among other things: • affecting our ability to satisfy our obligations under the Notes and Credit Facilities; • requiring a substantial portion of our cash flows from operations to be dedicated to interest and principal payments, which may not be available for operations, working capital, capital expenditures, expansion, acquisitions or general corporate or other purposes; • impairing our ability to obtain additional financing in the future; • limiting our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and industry; and • increasing our vulnerability to downturns in our business, our industry or the economy in general.
Our existing and future levels of indebtedness could have important consequences to stockholders and note holders and may adversely affect our financial conditions and future financial results by, among other things: • affecting our ability to satisfy our obligations under the 2026 Notes and Credit Facilities; • requiring a substantial portion of our cash flows from operations to be dedicated to interest and principal payments, which may not be available for operations, working capital, capital expenditures, expansion, acquisitions or general corporate or other purposes; • impairing our ability to obtain additional financing in the future; • limiting our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and industry; and • increasing our vulnerability to downturns in our business, our industry or the economy in general.
Risks Related to Our Business and Results of Operations We face risks related to the current global economic environment, including risks arising in connection with inflation, recession or currency fluctuations, any of which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations by, among other things, delaying or preventing our customers from obtaining financing to purchase our products and services or implementing the required facilities to house our systems.
Risks Related to Our Business and Results of Operations We face risks related to the current global economic environment, including risks arising in connection with tariffs, inflation, recession or currency fluctuations, any of which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations by, among other things, delaying or preventing our customers from obtaining financing to purchase our products and services or implementing the required facilities to house our systems.
A “make‑whole fundamental change” is generally a sale of Accuray not for stock in another publicly traded company. In addition, the applicable indentures for the Notes prohibits us from engaging in certain mergers or acquisitions unless, among other things, the surviving entity assumes our obligations under the Notes.
A “make‑whole fundamental change” is generally a sale of Accuray not for stock in another publicly traded company. In addition, the applicable indentures for the Notes prohibits us from engaging in certain mergers or acquisitions unless, among other things, the surviving entity assumes our obligations under the 2026 Notes.
Furthermore, if a “fundamental change” (as such term is defined in the applicable indenture of the Notes) occurs, holders of the Notes will have the right, at their option, to require us to repurchase all or a portion of their convertible notes.
Furthermore, if a “fundamental change” (as such term is defined in the applicable indenture of the 2026 Notes) occurs, holders of the 2026 Notes will have the right, at their option, to require us to repurchase all or a portion of their convertible notes.
In the event of a “make‑whole fundamental change” (as such term is defined in the applicable indenture of the Notes), we may also be required to increase the conversion rate applicable to the Notes surrendered for conversion in connection with such make‑whole fundamental change.
In the event of a “make‑whole fundamental change” (as such term is defined in the applicable indenture of the 2026 Notes), we may also be required to increase the conversion rate applicable to the 2026 Notes surrendered for conversion in connection with such make‑whole fundamental change.
If we fail to attract and retain employees with the expertise required for our business, we may be unable to continue to grow our business. 26 Table of Contents • Disruption of critical information technology systems, infrastructure and data or cyberattacks or other security breaches or incidents could harm our business and financial condition. • Any actual or perceived failure by us to comply with legal or regulatory requirements related to privacy, cybersecurity and data protection could result in proceedings, actions or penalties against us. • If third-party payors do not provide sufficient coverage and reimbursement to healthcare providers for use of our product platforms or if the number of patients covered by health insurance reduces, demand for our products and our revenue could be adversely affected. • The safety and efficacy of our products for certain uses is not yet supported by long‑term clinical data, and our products may therefore prove to be less safe and effective than initially thought. • Failures or disruptions at our logistics providers have occurred and could occur in the future, which could adversely impact our business. • Third parties may claim we are infringing their intellectual property or that we are operating outside the scope of or violating a license or other agreement relating to their intellectual property. • It is difficult and costly to protect our intellectual property and our proprietary technologies and we may not be able to ensure their protection. • We have identified material weaknesses in our system of internal controls as of June 30, 2024 and are in the process of remediation.
If we fail to attract and retain employees with the expertise required for our business, we may be unable to continue to grow our business. • Disruption of critical information technology systems, infrastructure and data or cyberattacks or other security breaches or incidents could harm our business and financial condition. 27 Table of Contents • Any actual or perceived failure by us to comply with legal or regulatory requirements related to privacy, cybersecurity and data protection could result in proceedings, actions or penalties against us. • If third-party payors do not provide sufficient coverage and reimbursement to healthcare providers for use of our product platforms or if the number of patients covered by health insurance reduces, demand for our products and our revenue could be adversely affected. • The safety and efficacy of our products for certain uses is not yet supported by long‑term clinical data, and our products may therefore prove to be less safe and effective than initially thought. • Failures or disruptions at our logistics providers have occurred and could occur in the future, which could adversely impact our business. • Third parties may claim we are infringing their intellectual property or that we are operating outside the scope of or violating a license or other agreement relating to their intellectual property. • It is difficult and costly to protect our intellectual property and our proprietary technologies and we may not be able to ensure their protection. • We previously identified material weaknesses in our system of internal controls as of June 30, 2024.
These and other factors, including the following, may affect the rate and level of market acceptance of the CyberKnife and TomoTherapy platforms: • the CyberKnife and TomoTherapy platforms’ price relative to other products or competing treatments; • our ability to develop new products and enhancements and receive regulatory clearances and approval, if required, to such products in a timely manner; • increased scrutiny by state boards when evaluating certificates of need requested by purchasing institutions; • perception by patients, physicians and other members of the healthcare community of the CyberKnife and TomoTherapy platforms’ safety, efficacy, efficiency and benefits compared to competing technologies or treatments; • willingness of physicians to adopt new techniques and the ability of physicians to acquire the skills necessary to operate the CyberKnife and TomoTherapy platforms; • extent of third‑party coverage and reimbursement rates, particularly from Medicare, for procedures using the CyberKnife and TomoTherapy platforms; and • development of new products and technologies by our competitors or new treatment alternatives.
These and other factors, including the following, may affect the rate and level of market acceptance of the CyberKnife and TomoTherapy platforms: 30 Table of Contents • the CyberKnife and TomoTherapy platforms’ price relative to other products or competing treatments; • our ability to develop new products and enhancements and receive regulatory clearances and approval, if required, to such products in a timely manner; • increased scrutiny by state boards when evaluating certificates of need requested by purchasing institutions; • perception by patients, physicians and other members of the healthcare community of the CyberKnife and TomoTherapy platforms’ safety, efficacy, efficiency and benefits compared to competing technologies or treatments; • willingness of physicians to adopt new techniques and the ability of physicians to acquire the skills necessary to operate the CyberKnife and TomoTherapy platforms; • extent of third‑party coverage and reimbursement rates, particularly from Medicare, for procedures using the CyberKnife and TomoTherapy platforms; and • development of new products and technologies by our competitors or new treatment alternatives.
Our ability to successfully develop and introduce new products, treatment systems and product enhancements and simplifications, and the revenues and costs associated with these efforts, will be affected by our ability to: • properly identify and address customer needs; • prove feasibility of new products in a timely manner; • educate physicians about the use of new products and procedures; • comply with internal quality assurance systems and processes timely and efficiently; • manage the timing and cost of obtaining regulatory approvals or clearances; • accurately predict and control costs associated with inventory overruns caused by phase‑in of new products and phase‑out of old products; • price new products competitively; • manufacture and deliver our products in sufficient volumes on time and accurately predict and control costs associated with manufacturing, installation, warranty and maintenance of the products; • meet our product development plan and launch timelines; • enter into collaborations with third parties.
Our ability to successfully develop and introduce new products, treatment systems and product enhancements and simplifications, and the revenues and costs associated with these efforts, will be affected by our ability to: • properly identify and address customer needs; • prove feasibility of new products in a timely manner; • educate physicians about the use of new products and procedures; • comply with internal quality assurance systems and processes timely and efficiently; • manage the timing and cost of obtaining regulatory approvals or clearances; • accurately predict and control costs associated with inventory overruns caused by phase‑in of new products and phase‑out of old products; • price new products competitively; 39 Table of Contents • manufacture and deliver our products in sufficient volumes on time and accurately predict and control costs associated with manufacturing, installation, warranty and maintenance of the products; • meet our product development plan and launch timelines; • enter into collaborations with third parties.
In the event the conditional conversion features of the Notes are triggered, holders of the Notes, as applicable, will be entitled to convert such notes at any time during specified periods at their option.
In the event the conditional conversion features of the 2026 Notes are triggered, holders of the 2026 Notes, as applicable, will be entitled to convert such notes at any time during specified periods at their option.
In addition, any increase in days sales outstanding could also negatively affect our cash flow. 51 Table of Contents We have entered into certain relationships with collaborators, partnerships, strategic alliances, joint venture partners and other third parties, which are outside of our full control and may harm our existing business if we fail to realize the expected benefits of such relationships.
In addition, any increase in days sales outstanding could also negatively affect our cash flow. 52 Table of Contents We have entered into certain relationships with collaborators, partnerships, strategic alliances, joint venture partners and other third parties, which are outside of our full control and may harm our existing business if we fail to realize the expected benefits of such relationships.
Any further disruptions or difficulties that may occur in connection with our ERP system or other systems (whether in connection with the regular operation, periodic enhancements, modifications or upgrades of such systems or the integration of any acquired businesses into such systems, or due to cybersecurity events such as ransomware attacks) could adversely impact the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as well as affect our ability to manufacture products, process orders, deliver products, provide customer support, fulfill contractual obligations, track inventories, or otherwise operate our business, in particular as a result of our limited experience implementing such systems and the 53 Table of Contents complex nature of the system itself.
Any further disruptions or difficulties that may occur in connection with our ERP system or other systems (whether in connection with the regular operation, periodic enhancements, modifications or upgrades of such systems or the integration of any acquired businesses into such systems, or due to cybersecurity events such as ransomware attacks) could adversely impact the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as well as affect our ability to manufacture products, process orders, deliver products, provide customer support, fulfill contractual obligations, track inventories, or otherwise operate our business, in particular as a result of our limited experience implementing such systems and the complex nature of the system itself.
The California research credits have no expiration date, but if not utilized, the federal research credits and other non-California state research credits will begin to expire in 2025. Federal net operating losses arising in tax years beginning after December 31, 2017 are subject to an 80% of taxable income limitation (as calculated before taking the net operating losses into account).
The California research credits have no expiration date, but if not utilized, the federal research credits and other non-California state research credits will begin to expire in 2026. Federal net operating losses arising in tax years beginning after December 31, 2017 are subject to an 80% of taxable income limitation (as calculated before taking the net operating losses into account).
Further, the imposition of additional tariffs by the U.S. could result in the adoption of additional tariffs by other countries, as well as further retaliatory actions by any affected country. Any resulting trade war could negatively impact the global market for medical devices, including radiation therapy devices, and could have a significant adverse effect on our business.
Further, the imposition of additional tariffs by the U.S. could result in the adoption of additional tariffs by other countries, as well as export controls and further retaliatory actions by any affected country. Any resulting trade war could negatively impact the global market for medical devices, including radiation therapy devices, and could have a significant adverse effect on our business.
Also, because we purchase major components and software for each of our products from third party suppliers and manufacturers, we face the additional risk that infringement claims may be brought against us based on patents and other intellectual property rights that are embodied or contained in, or practiced by, those components (including software components) that we obtain from third parties, and any such claims against us, such as by our direct and indirect suppliers, may additionally allege that we are operating outside the scope of or violating a license or other agreement relating to their intellectual property.
Also, because we purchase major components and software for each of our products from third party suppliers and manufacturers, we face the additional risk that infringement claims may be brought against us based on patents and other 48 Table of Contents intellectual property rights that are embodied or contained in, or practiced by, those components (including software components) that we obtain from third parties, and any such claims against us, such as by our direct and indirect suppliers, may additionally allege that we are operating outside the scope of or violating a license or other agreement relating to their intellectual property.
In addition, our employees, third-party service providers, strategic partners, or other contractors or consultants may input personal or confidential information, or other business data of ours, into an artificial intelligence system (in particular, a system that is managed, owned, or controlled by a third party), which may disrupt and otherwise compromise our business operations, divert the attention of management and key information technology resources, potentially lead to security breaches or incidents or other unauthorized access to, or other use or processing of, personal information, our confidential information or other business data.
In addition, our employees, third-party service providers, strategic partners, or other contractors or consultants may input personal or confidential information, or other business data of ours, into an AI system (in particular, a system that is managed, owned, or controlled by a third party), which may disrupt and otherwise compromise our business operations, divert the attention of management and key information technology resources, potentially lead to security breaches or incidents or other unauthorized access to, or other use or processing of, personal information, our confidential information or other business data.
Although the SEC issued an order implementing a stay of its final climate-related disclosure rules, there have also been substantial legislative and regulatory developments on climate-related issues, including proposed, issued and implemented legislation and rulemakings that would require companies to 63 Table of Contents assess and/or disclose climate metrics, risks, opportunities, policies and practices by both the Securities and Exchange Commission and California.
Although the SEC issued an order implementing a stay of its final climate-related disclosure rules, there have also been substantial legislative and regulatory developments on climate-related issues, including proposed, issued and implemented legislation and rulemakings that would require companies to assess and/or disclose climate metrics, risks, opportunities, policies and practices by both the Securities and Exchange Commission and California.
If our past or present operations are found to be in violation of any of these “anti‑kickback,” “false claims,” “self‑referral” or other similar laws in foreign jurisdictions, we may be subject to the applicable penalty associated with the violation, which 57 Table of Contents may include significant civil and criminal penalties, damages, fines, imprisonment and exclusion from healthcare programs.
If our past or present operations are found to be in violation of any of these “anti‑kickback,” “false claims,” “self‑referral” or other similar laws in foreign jurisdictions, we may be subject to the applicable penalty associated with the violation, which may include significant civil and criminal penalties, damages, fines, imprisonment and exclusion from healthcare programs.
We cannot predict what healthcare reform legislation or regulations, if any, including any potential repeal or amendment of the ACA, will be enacted in the United States or elsewhere, what impact any legislation or regulations related to the healthcare system that may be enacted or adopted in the future might have on our business, or the effect of ongoing uncertainty or public perception about these matters will have on the purchasing decisions of our customers.
We cannot predict what healthcare reform legislation or regulations, if any, including any potential repeal or amendment of the ACA, will be 61 Table of Contents enacted in the United States or elsewhere, what impact any legislation or regulations related to the healthcare system that may be enacted or adopted in the future might have on our business, or the effect of ongoing uncertainty or public perception about these matters will have on the purchasing decisions of our customers.
We generally do not maintain large volumes of inventory, which makes us even more susceptible to harm if a single source supplier fails to deliver components on a timely basis or we experience quality issues with the components we do have in inventory, and maintaining our historical levels of inventory has been adversely impacted by the macroeconomic environment.
We generally do not maintain large volumes of inventory, which makes us even more susceptible to harm if a single source supplier fails to deliver components on a timely basis or we experience quality issues with the components we do have in inventory, and maintaining our historical levels of inventory has been adversely impacted by the macroeconomic 41 Table of Contents environment.
Generally, Section 203 prohibits stockholders who, alone or together with their affiliates and associates, own more than 15% of the subject company from engaging in certain business combinations for a period of three years following the date that the stockholder became an interested stockholder of such subject company without approval of the board or 66 2 / 3 % of the independent stockholders.
Generally, Section 203 prohibits stockholders who, alone or together with their affiliates and associates, 63 Table of Contents own more than 15% of the subject company from engaging in certain business combinations for a period of three years following the date that the stockholder became an interested stockholder of such subject company without approval of the board or 66 2 / 3 % of the independent stockholders.
In addition, many countries limit the enforceability of patents against certain third parties, including government agencies or government contractors. In these countries, patents may provide limited or no benefit. Patent protection must ultimately be sought on a country-by-country basis, which is an expensive and time consuming process with uncertain outcomes.
In addition, many countries limit the enforceability of patents against certain third parties, including government agencies or government contractors. In these countries, patents 49 Table of Contents may provide limited or no benefit. Patent protection must ultimately be sought on a country-by-country basis, which is an expensive and time consuming process with uncertain outcomes.
Our failure to take prompt and satisfactory corrective action in response to an adverse inspection or our failure to comply with applicable standards could result in enforcement actions, including a public warning letter, a shutdown of our manufacturing operations, a recall of our products, civil or criminal penalties, or other sanctions, which would cause our sales and business to suffer.
Our 38 Table of Contents failure to take prompt and satisfactory corrective action in response to an adverse inspection or our failure to comply with applicable standards could result in enforcement actions, including a public warning letter, a shutdown of our manufacturing operations, a recall of our products, civil or criminal penalties, or other sanctions, which would cause our sales and business to suffer.
A number of countries, as well as organizations such as the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, support the 15% global minimum tax initiative, and have adopted or intend to adopt laws to implement this initiative.
A number of countries, as well as organizations such as the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, support the 15% global minimum tax initiative ("Pillar Two"), and have adopted or intend to adopt laws to implement this initiative.
If economic conditions worsen, or new legislation is passed related to the healthcare 28 Table of Contents system, trade, fiscal or tax policies, customer demand may not materialize to levels we require to achieve our anticipated financial results, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
If economic conditions worsen, or new legislation is passed related to the healthcare system, trade, fiscal or tax policies, customer demand may not materialize to levels we require to achieve our anticipated financial results, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
If our financial results fall below the expectation of securities analysts and investors, the trading price of our common stock would almost certainly decline. 33 Table of Contents We report our orders and backlog on a quarterly and annual basis. Unlike revenues, orders and backlog are not defined by United States generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S.
If our financial results fall below the expectation of securities analysts and investors, the trading price of our common stock would almost certainly decline. We report our orders and backlog on a quarterly and annual basis. Unlike revenues, orders and backlog are not defined by United States generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S.
Furthermore, on October 25, 2018, President Trump signed into law the “Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promoted Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act” which in part (under a provision entitled “Fighting the Opioid Epidemic with Sunshine”) extends the reporting and transparency requirements for physicians in the Physician Payments Sunshine Act to physician assistants, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, certified registered nurse anesthetists, and certified nurse midwives.
Furthermore, on October 25, 2018, President 59 Table of Contents Trump signed into law the “Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promoted Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act” which in part (under a provision entitled “Fighting the Opioid Epidemic with Sunshine”) extends the reporting and transparency requirements for physicians in the Physician Payments Sunshine Act to physician assistants, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, certified registered nurse anesthetists, and certified nurse midwives.
In addition to competition from technologies performing similar functions as our platforms, competition also exists for the limited capital expenditure budgets of our customers. For example, our platforms may compete with other equipment required by a radiation therapy department for financing under the same capital expenditure budget, which is typically 34 Table of Contents limited.
In addition to competition from technologies performing similar functions as our platforms, competition also exists for the limited capital expenditure budgets of our customers. For example, our platforms may compete with other equipment required by a radiation therapy department for financing under the same capital expenditure budget, which is typically limited.
Such sanctions and measures, as well as existing and potential further responses from 36 Table of Contents Russia or other countries, could adversely affect the global economy and financial markets, as well as our business, financial condition and results of operations, which may also magnify the impact of other risks described in this “Risk Factors” section.
Such sanctions and measures, as well as existing and potential further responses from Russia or other countries, could adversely affect the global economy and financial markets, as well as our business, financial condition and results of operations, which may also magnify the impact of other risks described in this “Risk Factors” section.
The QSR is a complex regulatory scheme that covers the methods and documentation of the design, testing, production process and controls, manufacturing, labeling, quality assurance, packaging, storage and shipping of our products. Furthermore, we are required to 37 Table of Contents verify that our suppliers maintain facilities, procedures and operations that comply with our quality requirements.
The QSR is a complex regulatory scheme that covers the methods and documentation of the design, testing, production process and controls, manufacturing, labeling, quality assurance, packaging, storage and shipping of our products. Furthermore, we are required to verify that our suppliers maintain facilities, procedures and operations that comply with our quality requirements.
Failures at banks and other financial institutions, or issues in the broader U.S. financial system, including uncertainty related to the debt ceiling, increased interest rates, and lack of availability of credit, which may have an impact on the broader capital markets and, in turn, our ability to access those markets.
Failures at banks and other financial institutions, or issues in the broader U.S. financial system, including uncertainty related to the debt ceiling, 55 Table of Contents increased interest rates, and lack of availability of credit, which may have an impact on the broader capital markets and, in turn, our ability to access those markets.
It remains unclear, however, whether this new framework will be appropriate for us to rely upon. The DPF has already faced a legal challenge and it may be subject to additional challenges.
It remains unclear, however, whether this framework will be appropriate for us to rely upon. The DPF has faced a legal challenge and it may be subject to additional challenges.
As the number of competitors in the market for less invasive cancer treatment alternatives grows, and as the number of patents issued in this area grows, the possibility of patent infringement claims against us increases. 47 Table of Contents Regardless of the merit of infringement claims, they can be time‑consuming and result in costly litigation and diversion of technical and management personnel.
As the number of competitors in the market for less invasive cancer treatment alternatives grows, and as the number of patents issued in this area grows, the possibility of patent infringement claims against us increases. Regardless of the merit of infringement claims, they can be time‑consuming and result in costly litigation and diversion of technical and management personnel.
Reduced budgets and lower capital deployment priority for radiotherapy equipment, along with longer customer installation timelines, in the United States have also negatively impacted our revenue during fiscal year 2024, and we expect this will continue to have an impact through fiscal year 2026.
Reduced budgets and lower capital deployment priority for radiotherapy equipment, along with longer customer installation timelines, in the United States have also negatively impacted our net revenue since fiscal year 2024, and we expect this will continue to have an impact through fiscal year 2026.
For example, reduced budgets and lower capital deployment priority for radiotherapy equipment, along with longer customer installation timelines, in the United States have negatively impacted our revenue during fiscal year 2024, and we expect this will continue to have an impact through fiscal year 2026.
For example, reduced budgets and lower capital deployment priority for radiotherapy equipment, along with longer customer installation timelines, in the United States have negatively impacted our net revenue since fiscal year 2024, and we expect this will continue to have an impact through fiscal year 2026.
We anticipate a portion of our open contracts may never result 50 Table of Contents in revenue recognition primarily due to the long sales cycle and factors outside of our control including changes in customers' needs or financial condition, changes in government or health insurance reimbursement policies or changes to regulatory requirements.
We anticipate a portion of our open contracts may never result in revenue recognition primarily due to the long sales cycle and factors outside of our control including changes in customers' needs or financial condition, changes in government or health insurance reimbursement policies or changes to regulatory requirements.
We cannot be certain 39 Table of Contents that our personnel, systems, procedures and internal controls will be adequate to support our future operations and any expansion of our systems and infrastructure may require us to commit significant additional financial, operational and management resources. If we cannot manage our growth effectively, our business will suffer.
We cannot be certain that our personnel, systems, procedures and internal controls will be adequate to support our future operations and any expansion of our systems and infrastructure may require us to commit significant additional financial, operational and management resources. If we cannot manage our growth effectively, our business will suffer.
If any such matters are adjudicated against us, in whole or in part, we may be subject to substantial monetary damages, disgorgement of profits and injunctions that prevent us from operating our business, any of which could materially and adversely affect our business and financial condition.
If any such matters 50 Table of Contents are adjudicated against us, in whole or in part, we may be subject to substantial monetary damages, disgorgement of profits and injunctions that prevent us from operating our business, any of which could materially and adversely affect our business and financial condition.
In addition to achieving market acceptance of our products and the need to educate physicians and others about the benefits of our products, the CyberKnife and TomoTherapy platforms are major capital purchases, and purchase decisions are 29 Table of Contents greatly influenced by hospital administrators who are subject to increasing pressures to reduce costs.
In addition to achieving market acceptance of our products and the need to educate physicians and others about the benefits of our products, the CyberKnife and TomoTherapy platforms are major capital purchases, and purchase decisions are greatly influenced by hospital administrators who are subject to increasing pressures to reduce costs.
There can be no assurance that any efforts we make to prevent against such privacy or security breaches or incidents have been or 42 Table of Contents will be able to prevent breakdowns or breaches or incidents in our systems or those of our third-party service providers that could adversely affect our business.
There can be no assurance that any efforts we make to prevent against such privacy or security breaches or incidents have been or will be able to prevent breakdowns or breaches or incidents in our systems or those of our third-party service providers that could adversely affect our business.
We do not have measures to configure or secure our customers’ equipment or any information stored in our customers’ systems or at their locations, which is the responsibility of our customers. Our customers are also continually updating their cybersecurity standards for the products that they purchase.
We do not have measures to configure or secure our customers’ equipment or any information stored in our customers’ systems or at 43 Table of Contents their locations, which is the responsibility of our customers. Our customers are also continually updating their cybersecurity standards for the products that they purchase.
Any cyberattacks or other security breaches or incidents we suffer could expose us to a risk of lost, unavailable, or corrupted information, unauthorized disclosure or other processing of information, claims, litigation and possible liability to employees, customers and others, and investigations and proceedings by regulatory authorities.
Any cyberattacks or other security breaches or incidents we suffer could expose us to a risk of lost, unavailable, or corrupted information, unauthorized disclosure or other processing of information, claims, litigation and possible liability to employees, customers and others, and investigations and proceedings 42 Table of Contents by regulatory authorities.
If circumstances change over time or interpretation of the revenue recognition rules change, we could be required to adjust the timing of recognizing revenue and our financial results could suffer. We have not paid dividends in the past and do not expect to pay dividends in the foreseeable future.
If circumstances change over time or interpretation of the revenue recognition rules change, we could be required to adjust the timing of recognizing revenue and our financial results could suffer. 65 Table of Contents We have not paid dividends in the past and do not expect to pay dividends in the foreseeable future.
If we are unable to protect our intellectual property rights, we may be unable to prevent competitors from using our own inventions and intellectual property to compete against us and our business may be harmed. 49 Table of Contents Unfavorable results of legal proceedings could materially and adversely affect our financial condition.
If we are unable to protect our intellectual property rights, we may be unable to prevent competitors from using our own inventions and intellectual property to compete against us and our business may be harmed. Unfavorable results of legal proceedings could materially and adversely affect our financial condition.
In Europe, the GDPR imposes several 43 Table of Contents stringent requirements for controllers and processors of personal data that impose substantial obligations and, in the event of violations, may impose significant fines of up to the greater of 4% of worldwide annual revenue or €20 million.
In Europe, the GDPR imposes several stringent requirements for controllers and processors of personal data that impose substantial obligations and, in the event of violations, may impose significant fines of up to the greater of 4% of worldwide annual revenue or €20 million.
For example, the European Union has adopted directives that may lead to restrictions on the use of certain hazardous substances or other regulated substances in some of our products sold there, unless such products are 59 Table of Contents eligible for an exemption.
For example, the European Union has adopted directives that may lead to restrictions on the use of certain hazardous substances or other regulated substances in some of our products sold there, unless such products are eligible for an exemption.
We cannot assure you that our backlog will result in revenue on a timely basis or at all, or that any cancelled contracts will be replaced. Our industry is subject to intense competition and rapid technological change, which may result in products or new tumor treatments that are superior to the CyberKnife and TomoTherapy platforms.
We cannot assure you that our backlog will result in revenue on a timely basis or at all, or that any cancelled contracts will be replaced. 35 Table of Contents Our industry is subject to intense competition and rapid technological change, which may result in products or new tumor treatments that are superior to the CyberKnife and TomoTherapy platforms.
If we do not allocate and effectively manage the resources necessary to build, sustain and secure the proper technology infrastructure, we could be subject to transaction errors, processing inefficiencies, the loss of customers, business disruptions or the loss, unavailability of or damage to data and intellectual property through a cyberattack (including ransomware and other attacks) or other security breach or incident.
If we do not allocate and effectively manage the resources necessary to build, sustain and secure the proper technology infrastructure, we could be subject to transaction errors, processing inefficiencies, the loss of customers, business disruptions or the loss, unavailability of or damage to data and intellectual property through a cyberattack (including ransomware and other attacks) or other security breaches or incidents.
In addition, U.S. and international laws that have been applied to protect consumer privacy (including laws regarding unfair and deceptive practices in the U.S. and GDPR in the EU) may be subject to evolving interpretations or applications in light of privacy developments.
In addition, U.S. and international laws that have been applied to protect consumer privacy (including laws regarding unfair and deceptive practices in the U.S. and GDPR in the EU) may be subject to evolving interpretations or applications in light of privacy 45 Table of Contents developments.
Such risks could negatively affect the performance of our products, services, and business, as well as our reputation and the reputations of our customers, and we could incur liability through the violation of laws or contracts to which we are a party or civil claims.
Such risks could negatively affect the performance of 46 Table of Contents our products, services, and business, as well as our reputation and the reputations of our customers, and we could incur liability through the violation of laws or contracts to which we are a party or civil claims.
We also have limited clinical data directly comparing the effectiveness of the CyberKnife platform to other 46 Table of Contents competing platforms. Future patient studies or clinical experience may indicate that treatment with the CyberKnife platform does not improve patient survival or outcomes relative to other platforms.
We also have limited clinical data directly comparing the effectiveness of the CyberKnife platform to other competing platforms. Future patient studies or clinical experience may indicate that treatment with the CyberKnife platform does not improve patient survival or outcomes relative to other platforms.
General Risks • Our liquidity could be adversely impacted by adverse conditions in the financial markets. 27 Table of Contents Risk Factors We operate in a rapidly changing environment that involves significant risks, a number of which are beyond our control.
General Risks • Our liquidity could be adversely impacted by adverse conditions in the financial markets. Risk Factors We operate in a rapidly changing environment that involves significant risks, a number of which are beyond our control.
While management is committed to identifying and improving data security risks through oversight of data security by our Chief Information Security Officer and implementation of various technical safeguards, procedural requirements and policies, regardless of the resources we allocate and the effectiveness with which we manage them, we face a risk of cyberattacks and other security breaches and incidents.
While management is committed to identifying cybersecurity risks and working to address them through oversight of data security by our Chief Information Security Officer and implementation of various technical safeguards, procedural requirements and policies, regardless of the resources we allocate and the effectiveness with which we manage them, we face a risk of cyberattacks and other security breaches and incidents.
As of June 30, 2024, customer contracts with extended payment terms of more than one year amounted to approximately 3% of our total accounts receivable balance. While we qualify customers to whom we offer longer or extended payment terms, their financial positions may change adversely over the longer time period given for payment.
As of June 30, 2025, customer contracts with extended payment terms of more than one year amounted to approximately 4% of our total accounts receivable balance. While we qualify customers to whom we offer longer or extended payment terms, their financial positions may change adversely over the longer time period given for payment.
District Court Judge ruled that the ACA is unconstitutional in its entirety because the “individual mandate” was repealed by Congress as part of the Tax Act. Additionally, on December 18, 2019, the U.S.
District Court Judge ruled that the ACA is unconstitutional in its entirety because the “individual mandate” was repealed by Congress as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Additionally, on December 18, 2019, the U.S.
In addition to the other information contained in this Form 10‑K, the following discussion highlights some of these risks and the possible impact of these factors on our business, financial condition and future results of operations.
In addition to the other information contained in this Form 10‑K, the following discussion highlights some of these risks and 28 Table of Contents the possible impact of these factors on our business, financial condition and future results of operations.
The failure to successfully consummate such strategic transactions and effectively integrate and execute following such consummation may have an adverse impact on our growth, profitability, financial position and results of operations. We have identified material weaknesses in our system of internal controls as of June 30, 2024 and are in the process of remediation.
The failure to successfully consummate such strategic transactions and effectively integrate and execute following such consummation may have an adverse impact on our growth, profitability, financial position and results of operations. We previously identified material weaknesses in our system of internal controls as of June 30, 2024.
Future changes in our stock ownership, including future offerings, as well as changes that may be outside of our control, could result in an ownership change under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. In addition, the use of our net operating losses and other tax attributes may be subject to other limitations under applicable law.
Future changes in our stock ownership, including future offerings, as well as changes that may be outside of our control, could result in an ownership change under Section 382 of the IRC. In addition, the use of our net operating losses and other tax attributes may be subject to other limitations under applicable law.
In addition, the EU and Switzerland failed to establish a Mutual Recognition Agreement (“MRA”) for medical devices to include Switzerland within the MDR and as a result, Switzerland has initiated its own medical device regulation similar to the EU MDR, which will require additional registrations for economic operators and products within Switzerland for our devices.
In addition, the EU and Switzerland failed to establish a Mutual Recognition Agreement (“MRA”) for medical devices to include Switzerland within the MDR and as a result, Switzerland has initiated its own 60 Table of Contents medical device regulation similar to the EU MDR, which will require additional registrations for economic operators and products within Switzerland for our devices.
We cannot assure you that the FDA will agree with our decisions not to seek approvals or clearances for particular device modifications or that we will be successful in obtaining premarket approvals or 510(k) clearances for modifications in a timely fashion, if at all.
We cannot assure you that the FDA will agree with our decisions not to seek approvals or clearances for particular device 57 Table of Contents modifications or that we will be successful in obtaining premarket approvals or 510(k) clearances for modifications in a timely fashion, if at all.
Any ban or other restriction on our transfer of data to the JV in China may increase costs as we seek operational and data processing alternatives. New and proposed privacy, cybersecurity, and data protection laws are also providing new rights to individuals and increasing the penalties associated with non-compliance.
The DOJ Sensitive Personal Data Transfer Limitations Rule, and any other ban or other restriction on our transfer of data to the JV in China, may increase costs as we seek operational and data processing alternatives. New and proposed privacy, cybersecurity, and data protection laws are also providing new rights to individuals and increasing the penalties associated with non-compliance.
Our inability to overcome these obstacles could harm our business, financial condition and operating results. Even if we are successful in managing these obstacles, our partners internationally are subject to these same risks and may not be able to manage these obstacles effectively. In addition, our partners internationally are subject to these same risks.
Our inability to overcome these obstacles could harm our business, financial condition and operating results. Even if we are successful in managing these obstacles, our partners internationally are subject to these same risks and may not be able to manage these obstacles effectively. 37 Table of Contents In addition, our partners internationally are subject to these same risks.
A number of factors have adversely impacted or could impact gross margins, including: • lower than expected manufacturing yields of high cost components leading to increased manufacturing costs; • low production volume, which will result in high levels of overhead cost per unit of production; • lower selling pricing; • our ability to sell products and services, recognize revenue from our sales and the timing of revenue recognition and revenue deferrals; • increased labor costs or other costs as a result of increased inflation and supply chain constraints; • delays in receipt of or increased costs related to critical components parts, including as a result of supply chain disruptions; 30 Table of Contents • increased inventory costs and liabilities for excess inventory resulting from inventory held in excess of forecasted demand; • increased service or warranty costs or the failure to reduce service or warranty costs; • increased price competition; • variation in the margins across products installed in a particular period; • changes to U.S. and foreign trade policies, including enactments of tariffs on goods imported into the U.S. and any retaliatory tariffs imposed by other countries on U.S. goods, including our products; and • how well we execute on our strategic and operating plans.
A number of factors have adversely impacted or could impact gross margins, including: • lower than expected manufacturing yields of high cost components leading to increased manufacturing costs; • low production volume, which will result in high levels of overhead cost per unit of production; • lower selling pricing; • our ability to sell products and services, recognize revenue from our sales and the timing of revenue recognition and revenue deferrals; • increased labor costs or other costs as a result of increased inflation and supply chain constraints; • delays in receipt of or increased costs related to critical components parts, including as a result of supply chain disruptions; • increased inventory costs and liabilities for excess inventory resulting from inventory held in excess of forecasted demand; • increased service or warranty costs or the failure to reduce service or warranty costs; • increased price competition; • variation in the margins across products installed in a particular period; • changes to U.S. and foreign trade policies, including imposition of tariffs on goods imported into the U.S. including, but not limited to, tariffs on goods imported from China and other countries, and any retaliatory tariffs imposed by other countries on U.S. goods, including our products, and retaliatory export controls that could impact our supply chain; 31 Table of Contents • fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; and • how well we execute on our strategic and operating plans.
Currently, the majority of our international sales are denominated in U.S. Dollars. As a result, an increase in the value of the U.S. Dollar relative to foreign currencies could require us to reduce our sales price or make our products less competitive in international markets. Foreign exchange continues to be a significant headwind as the U.S.
Currently, the majority of our international sales are denominated in U.S. Dollars. As a result, an increase in the value of the U.S. Dollar relative to foreign currencies could require us to reduce our sales price or make our products less competitive in international markets.
Dollar has continued to strengthen, which affect our results of operations and could cause potential delays in orders and we may see our sales and margins outside of the U.S. decline as we may not be able to raise local prices to fully offset the strengthening of the U.S. Dollar.
Dollar strengthens, which could affect our results of operations and could cause potential delays in orders and we may see our sales and margins outside of the U.S. decline as we may not be able to raise local prices to fully offset any strengthening of the U.S. Dollar.
If we need to accept less favorable terms, it could increase our cost of capital, reduce our cash balances or otherwise restrict our ability to grow. We may not be able to fully utilize certain tax loss carryforwards. As of June 30, 2024, we had approximately $281.9 million and $124.5 million in federal and state net operating loss carryforwards, respectively.
If we need to accept less favorable terms, it could increase our cost of capital, reduce our cash balances or otherwise restrict our ability to grow. We may not be able to fully utilize certain tax loss carryforwards. As of June 30, 2025, we had approximately $260.9 million and $119.9 million in federal and state net operating loss carryforwards, respectively.
Any exports or sales of our products into Russia and Belarus may be impacted by these restrictions. For instance, we are not able to ship certain spare or replacement parts into Russia and Belarus, which impacts our distributor's ability to service our installed base in such countries.
Any exports or sales of our products into Russia and Belarus may be impacted by these restrictions. For instance, we are not able to ship certain spare or replacement parts into Russia and Belarus, which impacts our distributor's ability to service our installed base in such 33 Table of Contents countries as we have distributors in Russia.
General Risks Our liquidity could be adversely impacted by adverse conditions in the financial markets. At June 30, 2024, we had $68.6 million in cash and cash equivalents. The available cash and cash equivalents are held in accounts managed by third-party financial institutions and consist of cash in our operating accounts and cash invested in money market funds.
General Risks Our liquidity could be adversely impacted by adverse conditions in the financial markets. At June 30, 2025, we had $57.4 million in cash and cash equivalents. The available cash and cash equivalents are held in accounts managed by third-party financial institutions and consist of cash in our operating accounts and cash invested in money market funds.
In addition, unauthorized persons may attempt to hack into our products or systems to obtain personal data relating to patients or employees, our confidential or proprietary information or confidential information we hold on behalf of third parties, which, if successful, could pose a risk of loss, unavailability, or corruption of, or unauthorized access to or acquisition of, data, risk to patient safety and risk of product recall.
In addition, adversaries might attempt to gain unauthorized access to our products or systems to obtain personal data relating to patients or employees, our confidential or proprietary information or confidential information we hold on behalf of third parties, which, if successful, could pose a risk of loss, unavailability, or corruption of, or unauthorized access to or acquisition of, data, risk to patient safety and risk of product recall.
The uncertain macroeconomic environment, including volatile credit markets and concerns regarding the availability and cost of credit, increased interest rates, inflation, reduced economic growth or a recession, instability in the banking and financial services sector and concerns relating to the upcoming U.S. presidential election, in any of the geographic areas where we do business, could impact consumer and customer demand for our products and services, as well as our ability to manage normal commercial relationships with our customers, suppliers and creditors, including financial institutions, and the ability of our customers to meet their obligations to us.
The uncertain macroeconomic environment, including volatile credit markets and concerns regarding the availability and cost of credit, increased interest rates, inflation, reduced economic growth or a recession, instability in the banking and financial services sector, and changes in government administration policy positions, in any of the geographic areas where we do business, could impact consumer and customer demand for our products and services, as well as our ability to manage normal commercial relationships with our customers, suppliers and creditors, including financial institutions, and the ability of our customers to meet their obligations to us.
Our ability to achieve profitability depends in part on maintaining or increasing our gross margins on product sales and services, which we may not be able to achieve. As of June 30, 2024, we had an accumulated deficit of $517.7 million.
Our ability to achieve profitability depends in part on maintaining or increasing our gross margins on product sales and services, which we may not be able to achieve. As of June 30, 2025, we had an accumulated deficit of $519.3 million.
The credit agreement governing the Credit Facilities (the “Existing Credit Agreement”) also includes certain restrictive covenants that limit, among other things, our ability and our subsidiaries’ ability to (i) incur indebtedness, (ii) incur liens on their property, (iii) pay dividends or make other distributions, (iv) sell their assets, (v) make certain loans or investments, (vi) merge or consolidate, (vii) voluntarily repay or prepay certain indebtedness and (viii) enter into transactions with affiliates, in 31 Table of Contents each case, subject to certain exceptions.
The Financing Agreement also includes certain restrictive covenants that limit, among other things, our ability and our subsidiaries’ ability to (i) incur indebtedness, (ii) incur liens on their property, (iii) pay dividends or make other distributions, (iv) sell their assets, (v) make certain loans or investments, (vi) merge or consolidate, (vii) voluntarily repay or prepay certain indebtedness and (viii) enter into transactions with affiliates, in each case, subject to certain exceptions.
Risks related to our common stock • The price of our common stock is volatile and may continue to fluctuate significantly, which could lead to losses for stockholders. • Future issuances of shares of our common stock could dilute the ownership interests of our stockholders. • The conditional conversion features of the Notes, if triggered, may adversely affect our financial condition and operating results. • Provisions in the indenture for the Notes, the credit agreement for our Credit Facilities (as defined below), our certificate of incorporation and our bylaws could discourage or prevent a takeover, even if an acquisition would be beneficial in the opinion of our stockholders.
Risks related to our common stock • The price of our common stock is volatile and may continue to fluctuate significantly, which could lead to losses for stockholders. • Future issuances of shares of our common stock could dilute the ownership interests of our stockholders. • The exercise of outstanding warrants for our common stock would increase the number of shares eligible for future resale in the public market and result in dilution to our stockholders. • The conditional conversion features of the 2026 Notes, if triggered, may adversely affect our financial condition and operating results. • Provisions in the indenture for the 2026 Notes, the financing agreement for our Credit Facilities (as defined below), our certificate of incorporation and our bylaws could discourage or prevent a takeover, even if an acquisition would be beneficial in the opinion of our stockholders.
As a result of our international operations, in addition to similar risks we face in our U.S. operations, we are affected by economic, business, regulatory, social, and political conditions in foreign countries, including the following: • economic or political instability in the world or in particular regions or countries in which we do business, including the market volatility resulting from conflicts or war, such as the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas conflicts, and the upcoming U.S. presidential election; • import delays; • changes in foreign laws and regulations governing, among other matters, the clearance, approval and sales of medical devices; • compliance with differing foreign regulatory requirements to sell and market our products; • U.S. relations with the governments of the foreign countries in which we operate, which may, among other things, affect our access to such markets, including China, where our JV is located; • longer payment cycles associated with many customers outside the United States; • inability of customers to obtain requisite government approvals, such as customers in China, including customers of the JV, obtaining one of the limited number of Class A or Class B user licenses available in order to purchase our products; • effective compliance with privacy, data protection and information security laws, such as the European Union (“EU”) General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”) and new regulations in China; • adequate coverage and reimbursement for the CyberKnife and TomoTherapy platform treatment procedures outside the United States; • failure of local laws to provide the same degree of protection against infringement of our intellectual property; • protectionist laws and business practices that favor local competitors; • U.S. trade and economic sanctions policies that are in effect from time to time and the possibility that foreign countries may impose additional taxes, tariffs or other restrictions on foreign trade; • trade restrictions that are in effect from time to time, including U.S. prohibitions and restrictions on exports of certain products and technologies to certain nations and customers; • the unfamiliarity of shipping companies and other logistics providers with U.S. export control laws, which may lead to their unwillingness to ship or delays in shipping, our products to certain nations and customers despite such shipments being permitted under such laws; • the inability to obtain required export or import licenses or approvals; 35 Table of Contents • risks relating to foreign currency, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates possibly causing fewer sales due to the strengthening of the U.S.
In addition, we have employees engaged in R&D, manufacturing, administration, manufacturing, support and sales and marketing activities. 36 Table of Contents As a result of our international operations, in addition to similar risks we face in our U.S. operations, we are affected by economic, business, regulatory, social, and political conditions in foreign countries, including the following: • economic or political instability in the world or in particular regions or countries in which we do business, including the market volatility resulting from conflicts or war, such as the Russia-Ukraine and the Middle East conflicts including with respect to Iran, and changes in government administration policy positions; • import delays; • changes in foreign laws and regulations governing, among other matters, the clearance, approval and sales of medical devices; • compliance with differing foreign regulatory requirements to sell and market our products; • U.S. relations with the governments of the foreign countries in which we operate, which may, among other things, affect our access to such markets, including China, where our JV is located; • protectionist laws, policies, business practices and nationalistic campaigns that favor local competitors, which could slow our growth, increase our costs, or make our products less competitive in our international markets; • U.S. trade and economic sanctions policies that are in effect from time to time including, but not limited to, tariffs on goods imported from China and other countries, and the possibility that foreign countries may impose additional taxes, tariffs or other restrictions on foreign trade; • longer payment cycles associated with many customers outside the United States; • inability of customers to obtain requisite government approvals, such as customers in China, including customers of the JV, obtaining one of the limited number of Class A or Class B user licenses available in order to purchase our products; • effective compliance with privacy, data protection and information security laws, such as the European Union (“EU”) General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”) and new regulations in China; • adequate coverage and reimbursement for the CyberKnife and TomoTherapy platform treatment procedures outside the United States; • failure of local laws to provide the same degree of protection against infringement of our intellectual property; • trade restrictions that are in effect from time to time, including U.S. prohibitions and restrictions on exports of certain products and technologies to certain nations and customers; • the unfamiliarity of shipping companies and other logistics providers with U.S. export control laws, which may lead to their unwillingness to ship or delays in shipping, our products to certain nations and customers despite such shipments being permitted under such laws; • the inability to obtain required export or import licenses or approvals; • risks relating to foreign currency, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates possibly causing fewer sales due to any strengthening of the U.S.
Our operating results, including our cash flows, quarterly orders, revenues and margins fluctuate from quarter to quarter and may be unpredictable, which may result in a decline in our stock price. We have experienced and expect in the future to experience fluctuations in our operating results, including gross orders, revenues and margins, from period to period.
Our operating results, including our cash flows, quarterly orders, revenues and margins fluctuate from quarter to quarter and may be unpredictable. We have experienced and expect in the future to experience fluctuations in our operating results, including gross orders, revenues and margins, from period to period.
For example, the California Consumer Privacy Act (the “CCPA”), which became effective on January 1, 2020, imposes stringent data privacy and data protection requirements regarding the personal information of California residents, and provides for penalties for noncompliance of up to $7,500 per violation, as well as a private right of action from individuals in relation to certain security breaches. 44 Table of Contents The California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”), approved by California voters in November 2020, became effective on January 1, 2023.
For example, the California Consumer Privacy Act (the “CCPA”), which became effective on January 1, 2020, imposes stringent data privacy and data protection requirements regarding the personal information of California residents, and provides for penalties for noncompliance of up to $7,500 per violation, as well as a private right of action from individuals in relation to certain security breaches.
From time to time, we have not been in compliance with such covenants or other terms governing the Credit Facilities and we have been required to obtain waivers or amendments to the Existing Credit Agreement from our lenders in order to maintain compliance.
From time to time, we have not been in compliance with certain similar covenants or other terms governing the prior credit facilities and we have been required to obtain waivers or amendments to the previous credit agreement from our lenders in order to maintain compliance.
Additionally, the European Commission’s adequacy decision regarding the DPF provides that the DPF will be subject to future reviews and may be subject to suspension, amendment, repeal, or limitations to its scope by the European Commission.
Additionally, the European Commission’s adequacy decision regarding the DPF provides 44 Table of Contents that the DPF will be subject to future reviews and may be subject to suspension, amendment, repeal, or limitations to its scope by the European Commission. Additionally, the U.S.