Biggest changeThis could cause the market price of our common stock to drop significantly, even if our business is doing well. • Certain of our stockholders, including JS Capital, own a significant portion of our outstanding voting stock. • Provisions in our organizational documents may inhibit a takeover of us, which could limit the price investors might be willing to pay in the future for our Class A common stock and could entrench management. • Our organizational documents designate the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware as the sole and exclusive forum for substantially all disputes between the Company and our stockholders, to the fullest extent permitted by law, which could limit the Company’s stockholders’ ability to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes. • The NYSE may delist our securities from trading on its exchange, which could limit investors’ ability to make transactions in our securities and subject us to additional trading restrictions. • The price of our securities has been and may continue to be volatile. 13 Table of Contents • If securities or industry analysts do not publish or cease publishing research or reports about us, our business, or our market, or adversely change their recommendations, the price and trading volume of our common stock could decline. • Our level of outstanding indebtedness could adversely affect us and our ability to fulfill our obligations. • Our debt financing may adversely affect our leverage and financial condition and thus negatively impact the value of our stockholders’ investment in us. • We experience competition in the markets for our products and services. • Unfavorable end-user responses to price increases could have a material adverse impact. • Our performance, competitive position and prospects for future growth could be negatively impacted if new products we develop do not meet sales or margin expectations. • Our efforts to expand beyond our core product offerings and into adjacent markets may not succeed. • Uncertain global economic conditions, inflationary pressures, and geopolitical unrest have had and could continue to have an adverse effect. • Cyber risk and the failure to maintain the integrity of our operational or security systems or infrastructure, or those of third parties with which we do business, could have a material adverse effect. • We may not be able to successfully implement our strategic transformation initiatives, including our enterprise resource planning (“ERP”) system implementation. • Political and economic instability and risk of government actions affecting our business and our end-users or suppliers may adversely impact our business, results of operations and cash flows. • We rely on third-party distributors to store, sell, market, service and distribute our products. • We depend on third parties for transportation services. • Our insurance policies may not cover all operating risks and a casualty loss beyond the limits of our coverage could adversely impact us. • Our ability to use our net operating loss carryforwards and certain other tax attributes may be limited. • Unanticipated changes in effective tax rates or adverse outcomes resulting from examination of our income or other tax returns could adversely affect us. • We may record a significant amount of goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets and we may never realize the full carrying value of the related assets. • Our management has identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting, which could, if not promptly remediated, result in material misstatements in our future financial statements. • We are dependent upon certain key personnel. • Disruption and volatility of the financial and credit markets could affect our external liquidity sources. • We may be unable to obtain additional financing to fund our operations or growth.
Biggest changeThis could cause the market price of our common stock to drop significantly, even if our business is doing well. • Certain of our stockholders, including JS Capital, own a significant portion of our outstanding voting stock. • Provisions in our organizational documents may inhibit a takeover of us, which could limit the price investors might be willing to pay in the future for our Class A common stock and could entrench management. • Our organizational documents designate the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware as the sole and exclusive forum for substantially all disputes between the Company and our stockholders, to the fullest extent permitted by law, which could limit the Company’s stockholders’ ability to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes. • The NYSE may delist our securities from trading on its exchange, which could limit investors’ ability to make transactions in our securities and subject us to additional trading restrictions. • The price of our securities has been and may continue to be volatile. • If securities or industry analysts do not publish or cease publishing research or reports about us, our business, or our market, or adversely change their recommendations, the price and trading volume of our common stock could decline. • Our level of outstanding indebtedness could adversely affect us and our ability to fulfill our obligations. • Our debt financing may adversely affect our leverage and financial condition and thus negatively impact the value of our stockholders’ investment in us. • We experience competition in the markets for our products and services. • Unfavorable end-user responses to price increases could have a material adverse impact. • Our performance, competitive position and prospects for future growth could be negatively impacted if new products we develop do not meet sales or margin expectations. • Our efforts to expand beyond our core product offerings and into adjacent markets may not succeed. • Uncertain global economic conditions, inflationary pressures, and geopolitical unrest have had and could continue to have an adverse effect. • Cyber risk and the failure to maintain the integrity and/or prevent disruptions of our operational or security systems or infrastructure, or those of third parties with which we do business, could have a material adverse effect. • Political and economic instability and risk of government actions affecting our business and our end-users or suppliers may adversely impact our business, results of operations and cash flows. • We rely on third-party distributors to store, sell, market, service and distribute our products. • We depend on third parties for transportation services. • Our insurance policies may not cover all operating risks and a casualty loss beyond the limits of our coverage could adversely impact us. • Our ability to use our net operating loss carryforwards and certain other tax attributes may be limited. • Unanticipated changes in effective tax rates or adverse outcomes resulting from examination of our income or other tax returns could adversely affect us. • We have recorded and may record additional significant amount of goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets and we may never realize the full carrying value of the related assets. • We may identify material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting or otherwise fail to maintain effective internal controls, which could adversely affect our financial reporting, our reputation, operations, and market price of our common stock. • We are dependent upon certain key personnel. • Disruption and volatility of the financial and credit markets could affect our external liquidity sources. • We may be unable to obtain additional financing to fund our operations or growth. 12 Table of Contents Risks Related to Our Business We may be unable to secure a sufficient supply of paper to meet our production requirements given the limited number of suppliers that produce paper suitable for our products.
In the United States, at the state level, in 2023 California enacted legislation that will ultimately require certain companies that do business in California to publicly disclose their Scopes 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions, with third-party assurance of such data, and issue public reports on their climate-related financial risk and related mitigation measures; and requires companies that operate in California and make certain climate-related claims to provide enhanced disclosures around the achievement of such claims.
In the United States, at the state level, California enacted legislation in 2023 that will ultimately require certain companies that do business in California to publicly disclose their Scopes 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions, with third-party assurance of such data, and issue public reports on their climate-related financial risk and related mitigation measures; and requires certain companies that operate in California and make certain climate-related claims to provide enhanced disclosures around the achievement of such claims.
In addition, any additional 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 also adversely 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 limited access to qualified information technology personnel.
In addition, 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 also adversely 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 limited access to qualified information technology personnel.
As a result, any adverse development in the tax laws of any of these jurisdictions or any disagreement with our tax positions could have a material adverse effect. • We are subject to a variety of evolving environmental and governmental regulations and product registration laws that expose us to potential financial liability and increased operating costs. • We face risks associated with climate and sustainability matters, including climate change. • If we are not able to protect or maintain our trademarks, patents and other intellectual property, we may not be able to prevent competitors from developing similar products or from capitalizing on our trademarks. • We are subject to anti-corruption and anti-money laundering laws with respect to both our domestic and international operations, and non-compliance with such laws can subject us to criminal and civil liability and harm our business. • Product liability claims or regulatory actions could adversely affect us, our reputation or the value of our brands. • Changes in laws or regulations, or a failure to comply with any laws and regulations, may adversely affect us. • We are subject to litigation in the ordinary course of business, and uninsured judgments or a rise in insurance premiums may adversely impact us. • A significant portion of our total outstanding shares may be sold into the market in the near future.
As a result, any adverse development in the tax laws of any of these jurisdictions or any disagreement with our tax positions could have a material adverse effect. • We are subject to a variety of evolving environmental and governmental regulations and product registration laws that expose us to potential financial liability and increased operating costs. • We face risks associated with climate and sustainability matters, including climate change. • If we are not able to protect or maintain our trademarks, patents and other intellectual property, we may not be able to prevent competitors from developing similar products or from capitalizing on our trademarks. • We are subject to anti-corruption and anti-money laundering laws with respect to both our domestic and international operations, and non-compliance with such laws can subject us to criminal and civil liability and harm our business. • Product liability claims or regulatory actions could adversely affect us, our reputation or the value of our brands. • Changes in laws or regulations, or a failure to comply with any laws and regulations, may adversely affect us. 11 Table of Contents • We are subject to litigation in the ordinary course of business, and uninsured judgments or a rise in insurance premiums may adversely impact us. • A significant portion of our total outstanding shares may be sold into the market in the near future.
We have outstanding debt, and the outstanding indebtedness may: • adversely impact our ability to obtain additional financing in the future for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions or other general corporate purposes; • require us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow to payment of principal and interest on our debt and fees on our letters of credit, which reduces the availability of our cash flow to fund working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions and other general corporate purposes; • subject us to the risk of increased sensitivity to interest rate increases based upon variable interest rates, including our outstanding borrowings; • increase the possibility of an event of default under the financial and operating covenants contained in our existing debt instruments; and • limit our ability to adjust to rapidly changing market conditions, reduce our ability to withstand competitive pressures and make it more vulnerable to a downturn in general economic conditions of our business than their competitors with less debt.
We have outstanding debt, and the outstanding indebtedness may: • adversely impact our ability to obtain additional financing in the future for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions or other general corporate purposes; • require us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow to payment of principal and interest on our debt and fees on our letters of credit, which reduces the availability of our cash flow to fund working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions and other general corporate purposes; • subject us to the risk of increased sensitivity to interest rate increases based upon variable interest rates, including our outstanding borrowings; • increase the possibility of an event of default under the financial and operating covenants contained in our existing debt instruments; and 22 Table of Contents • limit our ability to adjust to rapidly changing market conditions, reduce our ability to withstand competitive pressures and make it more vulnerable to a downturn in general economic conditions of our business than their competitors with less debt.
Our investments in R&D may not yield the results expected. In order to compete in the protective packaging market, we must, among other things, adapt to changing consumer preferences and a competitive market through technological innovation.
Our investments in R&D may not yield the results expected. To compete in the protective packaging market, we must, among other things, adapt to changing consumer preferences and a competitive market through technological innovation.
These risks include, but are not limited to: • the risk that our supplier agreements will be terminated, or that we will not be able to renew our agreements on favorable economic terms, and as a result our cost of sales will increase; • the risk that our suppliers, including those in China that supply a majority of the components and systems provided to our end-users, will experience operational delays or disruptions that will affect our ability to produce protective packaging systems or provide them to our distributors and end-users; • the risk that our suppliers will fail, or will no longer be able to provide the components which we use to produce our protective packaging systems; • the risk that our suppliers will not be able to meet an increase in demand for the components which we use to produce our protective packaging systems; • the risk that our suppliers’ costs will increase, and that they will increase the prices of components or fully assembled protective packaging systems; • the risk that suppliers of fully assembled protective packaging systems will increase their prices or will no longer be able to provide us with protective packaging systems; and • the risk that our suppliers in China will be subject to increased trade barriers as a result of U.S.-Chinese trade measures, and such trade barriers will increase the costs of these components and systems or negatively impact our ability to purchase these components and systems.
These risks include, but are not limited to: • the risk that our supplier agreements will be terminated, or that we will not be able to renew our agreements on favorable economic terms, and as a result our cost of sales will increase; • the risk that our suppliers, including those in China that supply a majority of the components and systems provided to our end-users, will experience operational delays or disruptions that will affect our ability to produce protective packaging systems or provide them to our distributors and end-users; • the risk that our suppliers will fail, or will no longer be able to provide the components which we use to produce our protective packaging systems; • the risk that our suppliers will not be able to meet an increase in demand for the components which we use to produce our protective packaging systems; • the risk that our suppliers’ costs will increase, and that they will increase the prices of components or fully assembled protective packaging systems; 13 Table of Contents • the risk that suppliers of fully assembled protective packaging systems will increase their prices or will no longer be able to provide us with protective packaging systems; and • the risk that our suppliers in China will be subject to increased trade barriers as a result of U.S.-Chinese trade measures, and such trade barriers will increase the costs of these components and systems or negatively impact our ability to purchase these components and systems.
We rely on third-party distributors to store, sell, market, service and distribute our products. We rely on our network of third-party distributors to store, sell (in the case of paper consumables), market, service and distribute our protective packaging systems and paper consumables to a majority of our end-users.
We rely on our network of third-party distributors to store, sell (in the case of paper consumables), market, service and distribute our protective packaging systems and paper consumables to a majority of our end-users.
Risks inherent in our international operations include: • foreign currency exchange controls and tax rates, and exchange rate fluctuations, including devaluations; • the potential for changes in regional and local economic conditions, including regional or local inflationary pressures and/or regional or local energy disruptions or price increases; 16 Table of Contents • laws and regulations governing foreign investment, foreign trade and currency exchange, such as those on transfer or repatriation of funds, which may affect our ability to repatriate cash as dividends or otherwise and may limit our ability to convert foreign cash flows into USD; • restrictive governmental actions such as those on trade protection matters, including antidumping duties, tariffs, embargoes and prohibitions or restrictions on acquisitions or joint ventures; • burdens and risks of complying with a number and variety of foreign laws and regulations, including the U.S.
Risks inherent in our international operations include: • foreign currency exchange controls and tax rates, and exchange rate fluctuations, including devaluations; • the potential for changes in regional and local economic conditions, including regional or local inflationary pressures and/or regional or local energy disruptions or price increases; • laws and regulations governing foreign investment, foreign trade and currency exchange, such as those on transfer or repatriation of funds, which may affect our ability to repatriate cash as dividends or otherwise and may limit our ability to convert foreign cash flows into USD; • restrictive governmental actions such as those on trade protection matters, including antidumping duties, tariffs, embargoes and prohibitions or restrictions on acquisitions or joint ventures; • burdens and risks of complying with a number and variety of foreign laws and regulations, including the U.S.
Some jurisdictions in which we operate have laws and regulations that govern the registration and labeling of some of our products. For example, we are subject to environmental compliance obligations for our European operations under the European Union (“EU”) Regulation “Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals” (EU Regulation No. 2006/1907) enacted on December 18, 2006.
Some jurisdictions in which we operate have laws and regulations that govern the registration and labeling of some of our products. For example, we are subject to environmental compliance obligations for our European operations under the EU Regulation “Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals” (EU Regulation No. 2006/1907) enacted on December 18, 2006.
If this were to occur, we could face significant material adverse consequences, including: • a limited availability of market quotations for our securities; 22 Table of Contents • reduced liquidity for our securities; • a determination that our Class A common stock is a “penny stock” which will require brokers trading in our Class A common stock to adhere to more stringent rules and possibly result in a reduced level of trading activity in the secondary trading market for our securities; • a limited amount of news and analyst coverage; and • a decreased ability to issue additional securities or obtain additional financing in the future.
If this were to occur, we could face significant material adverse consequences, including: • a limited availability of market quotations for our securities; • reduced liquidity for our securities; • a determination that our Class A common stock is a “penny stock” which will require brokers trading in our Class A common stock to adhere to more stringent rules and possibly result in a reduced level of trading activity in the secondary trading market for our securities; • a limited amount of news and analyst coverage; and • a decreased ability to issue additional securities or obtain additional financing in the future.
If Smurfit or one of our other major suppliers of paper in any of the markets in which we operate, fails or experiences an interruption or delay in service, there may be short-term or long-term disruption in our ability to secure paper from qualified sources and we may not have enough inventory to maintain our production schedule or continue to 14 Table of Contents provide paper consumables to our distributors and end-users on a timely basis, or at all.
If Smurfit or one of our other major suppliers of paper in any of the markets in which we operate, fails or experiences an interruption or delay in service, there may be short-term or long-term disruption in our ability to secure paper from qualified sources and we may not have enough inventory to maintain our production schedule or continue to provide paper consumables to our distributors and end-users on a timely basis, or at all.
Cyber risk and the failure to maintain the integrity of our operational or security systems or infrastructure, or those of third parties with which we do business, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
Cyber risk and the failure to maintain the integrity and/or prevent disruption of our operational or security systems or infrastructure, or those of third parties with which we do business, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
Our organizational documents designate the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware as the sole and exclusive forum for substantially all disputes between the Company and our stockholders, to the fullest extent permitted by law, which could limit the Company’s stockholders’ ability to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes with the Company or our directors, officers, stockholders, employees or agents.
Our organizational documents designate the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware as the sole and exclusive forum for substantially all disputes between the Company and our stockholders, to the fullest extent permitted by law, 20 Table of Contents which could limit the Company’s stockholders’ ability to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes with the Company or our directors, officers, stockholders, employees or agents.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS Summary Risk Factors Our business faces significant risks. In addition to the summary below, you should carefully review the “Risk Factors” section of this Report. We may be subject to additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we 12 Table of Contents currently deem immaterial.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS Summary Risk Factors Our business faces significant risks. In addition to the summary below, you should carefully review the “Risk Factors” section of this Report. We may be subject to additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial.
Many countries in the European Union, as well as a number of other countries and organizations such as the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, are actively considering changes to existing tax laws that, if enacted, could increase our tax obligations in countries where we do business.
Many countries in the European Union, as well as a number of other countries and organizations such as the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, are actively considering changes to existing tax laws that, if enacted, could increase our tax obligations in countries where we do 16 Table of Contents business.
It is also possible that any further disruption or difficulties in connection with our ERP system could again adversely impact the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, which could lead to further material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in our controls, which in turn could adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.
It is also possible that disruption or difficulties in connection with our ERP system could adversely impact the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, which could lead to material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in our controls, which in turn could adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.
Any failure of a third-party transportation provider to deliver raw materials or finished products in a timely manner could harm our 27 Table of Contents reputation, negatively impact our end-user relationships and have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
Any failure of a third-party transportation provider to deliver raw materials or finished products in a timely manner could harm our reputation, negatively impact our end-user relationships and have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
We test goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives for possible 28 Table of Contents impairment annually during the fourth quarter of each fiscal year or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired.
We test goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives for possible impairment annually during the fourth quarter of each fiscal year or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired.
These and other factors may have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operation or financial condition. 15 Table of Contents Demand for our products could be adversely affected by changes in end-user or consumer preferences, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
These and other factors may have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operation or financial condition. Demand for our products could be adversely affected by changes in end-user or consumer preferences, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
Factors affecting the trading price of our securities may include: • actual or anticipated fluctuations in our annual or quarterly financial results or the annual or quarterly financial results of companies perceived to be similar to us; • changes in the market’s expectations about our operating results; • success of competitors; • our operating results failing to meet the expectation of securities analysts or investors in a particular period; • changes in financial estimates and recommendations by securities analysts concerning the Company or the market in general; • operating and stock price performance of other companies that investors deem comparable to the Company; • changes in laws and regulations affecting our business; • commencement of, or involvement in, litigation involving the Company; • changes in our capital structure, such as future issuances of securities or the incurrence of additional debt; • the volume of common stock available for public sale; • any major change in our board of directors or management; • sales of substantial amounts of common stock by our directors, executive officers or significant shareholders or the perception that such sales could occur; and • general economic and political conditions such as recessions, interest rates, fuel prices, international currency fluctuations and acts of war or terrorism.
In such circumstances, the trading price of our securities may not recover and may experience a further decline. 21 Table of Contents Factors affecting the trading price of our securities may include: • actual or anticipated fluctuations in our annual or quarterly financial results or the annual or quarterly financial results of companies perceived to be similar to us; • changes in the market’s expectations about our operating results; • success of competitors; • our operating results failing to meet the expectation of securities analysts or investors in a particular period; • changes in financial estimates and recommendations by securities analysts concerning the Company or the market in general; • operating and stock price performance of other companies that investors deem comparable to the Company; • changes in laws and regulations affecting our business; • commencement of, or involvement in, litigation involving the Company; • changes in our capital structure, such as future issuances of securities or the incurrence of additional debt; • the volume of common stock available for public sale; • any major change in our board of directors or management; • sales of substantial amounts of common stock by our directors, executive officers or significant shareholders or the perception that such sales could occur; and • general economic and political conditions such as recessions, interest rates, fuel prices, international currency fluctuations and acts of war or terrorism.
For example, we could encounter difficulties in attracting new end-users due to lower levels of familiarity with our brand among potential distributor partners and end-users in 25 Table of Contents markets we do not currently serve and customer acceptance of our products is not guaranteed.
For example, we could encounter difficulties in attracting new end-users due to lower levels of familiarity with our brand among potential distributor partners and end-users in markets we do not currently serve and customer acceptance of our products is not guaranteed.
This could negatively impact our ability to obtain necessary supplies as well as the sales of materials and equipment to affected end-users. This could also result in reduced or delayed collections of outstanding accounts receivable from distributors or end-users.
This could 24 Table of Contents negatively impact our ability to obtain necessary supplies as well as the sales of materials and equipment to affected end-users. This could also result in reduced or delayed collections of outstanding accounts receivable from distributors or end-users.
If any of the analysts who may cover us change their recommendation regarding our stock adversely, or provide more favorable relative recommendations about our 23 Table of Contents competitors, the price of our common stock would likely decline.
If any of the analysts who may cover us change their recommendation regarding our stock adversely, or provide more favorable relative recommendations about our competitors, the price of our common stock would likely decline.
For example, in 2024, we purchased approximately 73% and 39% of our raw paper requirements in North America and globally, respectively, from a single supplier, Smurfit WestRock Company (“Smurfit”). Increasing consolidation among our suppliers or the paper supply market more broadly may increase our reliance on existing suppliers or impact our ability to obtain alternative suppliers, if necessary.
For example, in 2025, we purchased approximately 60% and 27% of our raw paper requirements in North America and globally, respectively, from a single supplier, Smurfit WestRock Company (“Smurfit”). Increasing consolidation among our suppliers or the paper supply market more broadly may increase our reliance on existing suppliers or impact our ability to obtain alternative suppliers, if necessary.
We could also be required to recall possibly defective products, or voluntarily do so, 20 Table of Contents which could result in adverse publicity and significant expenses and reduced net revenue.
We could also be required to recall possibly defective products, or voluntarily do so, which could result in adverse publicity and significant expenses and reduced net revenue.
In addition, although we have implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with anticorruption and related laws, there can be no assurance that all of our employees, representatives, contractors, partners, or agents will comply with these laws at all times.
In addition, although we have implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with anti-corruption and related laws, there can be no assurance that all of our employees, 18 Table of Contents representatives, contractors, partners, or agents will comply with these laws at all times.
Further, new and emerging regulatory initiatives in the U.S., European Union (“EU”) and the U.K. related to climate change and ESG could adversely affect our business, including initiatives and regulations deriving from the European 18 Table of Contents Sustainability Reporting Standards promulgated by the EU in July 2023, under the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (“CSRD”), which will require that we make certain disclosures in 2026 relating to our ESG impacts, risks and opportunities for fiscal year 2025.
Further, new and emerging regulatory initiatives in the U.S., EU, and the U.K. related to climate change and ESG could adversely affect our business, including initiatives and regulations deriving from the European Sustainability Reporting Standards promulgated by the EU in July 2023, under the EU’s CSRD, which will require that we make certain disclosures in 2026 relating to our ESG impacts, risks and opportunities for fiscal year 2025.
If one of our key assembly or paper converter facilities is unable to assemble our products or convert raw paper into our paper consumables, respectively, for an extended period of time, our net revenue may be reduced by the shortfall caused by the disruption and we may not be able to meet our distributors’ and end-users’ needs, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
If one of our key assembly or paper converter facilities is unable to assemble our products or convert raw paper into our paper consumables, respectively, for an extended period of time, our net revenue may be reduced by the shortfall caused by the disruption and we may not be able to meet our distributors’ and end-users’ needs, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. 15 Table of Contents Fluctuations between foreign currencies and USD could materially impact our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
(“Amazon”) under which, among other things, we agreed to issue to a wholly-owned affiliate of Amazon a warrant to acquire up to 18,716,456 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock (subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments) at an exercise price of $6.8308 per share on the terms and conditions set forth in the warrant. 1,871,646 shares issuable under the warrant vested on the date of the transaction agreement, and the remainder of the issuable shares are subject to vesting over time based on payments made to the Company by Amazon or on Amazon’s behalf under the current and any possible future commercial agreements with the Company, with all such shares vesting upon an aggregate spend of $400 million.
(“Amazon”) under which, among other things, we agreed to issue to a wholly-owned affiliate of Amazon a warrant to acquire up to 18,716,456 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock (subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments) at an exercise price of $6.8308 per share on the terms and conditions set forth in the warrant. 2,882,340 shares are vested and outstanding as of the year ended December 31, 2025 and the remainder of the issuable shares are subject to vesting over time based on payments made to the Company by Amazon or on Amazon’s behalf under the current and any possible future commercial agreements with the Company, with all such shares vesting upon an aggregate spend of $400 million.
We may record a significant amount of goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets and we may never realize the full carrying value of the related assets. We record a significant amount of goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets, including end-user relationships, trademarks and developed technologies.
We have recorded and may record additional significant amounts of goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets and we may never realize the full carrying value of the related assets. We have recorded and may record additional significant amounts of goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets, including end-user relationships, trademarks and developed technologies.
In particular, if additional restrictions on trade with Russia were adopted by the European Union or the United States, and were applicable to our products, we could lose revenue and experience lower growth rates in the future, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
In particular, if additional restrictions on trade with Russia were adopted by the European Union or the United States, and were applicable to our products, we could lose revenue and experience lower growth rates in the future, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. 25 Table of Contents We rely on third-party distributors to store, sell, market, service and distribute our products.
Any of the factors listed below could have a material adverse effect on your investment in our securities and our securities may trade at prices significantly below the price you paid for them. In such circumstances, the trading price of our securities may not recover and may experience a further decline.
Any of the factors listed below could have a material adverse effect on your investment in our securities and our securities may trade at prices significantly below the price you paid for them.
Furthermore, our competitors may develop new products that are better suited to meet consumer demands, may develop and introduce such products before we are able to do so or may otherwise negatively impact the success of our new products, any of which could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
Furthermore, our competitors may develop new products that are better suited to meet consumer demands, may develop and introduce such products before we are able to do so or may otherwise negatively impact the success of our new products, any of which could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition or results of operations. 14 Table of Contents The global nature of our operations exposes us to numerous risks that could materially adversely affect our financial condition or results of operations.
The price of our securities has been and may continue to be volatile. The price of our securities can vary due to general market and economic conditions and forecasts, our general business condition and the release of our financial reports. During 2024 our Class A common shares traded between $3.85 and $9.04 per share.
The price of our securities has been and may continue to be volatile. The price of our securities can vary due to general market and economic conditions and forecasts, our general business condition and the release of our financial reports. During 2025, our Class A common shares traded between $2.91 and $8.70 per share.
Failure to comply with any of the covenants in our existing or future financing agreements, including with respect to the senior secured credit facilities, could result in a default under those agreements and under other agreements containing 24 Table of Contents cross-default provisions.
Further, various risks, uncertainties and events beyond our control could affect our ability to comply with these covenants. Failure to comply with any of the covenants in our existing or future financing agreements, including with respect to the senior secured credit facilities, could result in a default under those agreements and under other agreements containing cross-default provisions.
For example, in 2022, energy prices increased significantly, compared to 2021, before declining throughout 2023 compared to 2022. Because we operate in a highly competitive business, we may not be able to pass these increased market costs on to our customers to mitigate the impact of these or future increases in input costs.
Because we operate in a highly competitive business, we may not be able to pass these increased market costs on to our customers to mitigate the impact of these or future increases in input costs.
For example, in September 2018, the U.S. government assessed a 10% tariff on thousands of categories of goods, including parts that we import from China to our domestic facilities to assemble our protective systems, and in February and March of 2025 the U.S. government assessed additional tariffs of 20%.
For example, prior to being invalidated, in February and March 2025, the U.S. government assessed tariffs of 20% on thousands of categories of goods, including parts that we import from China to our domestic facilities to assemble our protective systems, and legal uncertainty remains regarding the tariffs and the availability of any tariffs refunds.
We will continue to assess the ongoing impact of these current and pending changes to tax legislation and the impact on our future financial statements upon the finalization of laws, regulations and additional guidance.
There can be no assurance that any of the proposed changes will be introduced as legislation, or if they are introduced that they will be enacted. We will continue to assess the ongoing impact of these current and pending changes to tax legislation and the impact on our future financial statements upon the finalization of laws, regulations and additional guidance.
Our suppliers rely heavily on the use of certain raw materials, energy sources, and third-party companies for transportation services. Fluctuations in the cost of these inputs may result in variability related to paper costs. In 2023 and 2022, global inflation and other macroeconomic factors, including geopolitical conflicts, contributed to the increases in the cost of paper.
Our suppliers rely heavily on the use of certain raw materials, energy sources, and third-party companies for transportation services. Fluctuations in the cost of these inputs may result in variability related to paper costs. Kraft paper pricing increased in 2025 compared to 2024 due to global inflation and supplier constraints.
Many of our existing competitors also invest substantial resources in ongoing R&D, and we anticipate increased competition as consumer preferences and other trends increase the appeal of our product areas. To the extent that our competitors introduce new products or technologies, such developments could render our products obsolete, less competitive or uneconomical.
Many of our existing competitors also invest substantial resources in ongoing R&D, and we anticipate increased competition as consumer preferences and other trends increase the appeal of our product areas.
As exchange rates vary, our results of operations and profitability may be harmed. 17 Table of Contents We could experience disruptions in operations and/or increased labor costs.
We cannot predict the effects of exchange rate fluctuations on our future operating results or business. As exchange rates vary, our results of operations and profitability may be harmed. We could experience disruptions in operations and/or increased labor costs.
If we are unable to meet these targets or commitments on our projected timelines or at all, or if they are perceived negatively, including the perception that they are not sufficiently robust, or conversely, too costly, our reputation as well as our relationships with our investors, customers and other stakeholders could be harmed, which could adversely impact our business, financial condition or results of operations. 19 Table of Contents If we are not able to protect or maintain our trademarks, patents and other intellectual property, we may not be able to prevent competitors from developing similar products or from marketing their products in a manner that capitalizes on our trademarks, and this loss of a competitive advantage may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position or results of operations.
If we are unable to meet these targets or commitments on our projected timelines or at all, or if they are perceived negatively, including the perception that they are not sufficiently robust, or conversely, too costly, our reputation as well as our relationships with our investors, customers and other stakeholders could be harmed, which could adversely impact our business, financial condition or results of operations.
Increased compliance costs, increasing risks and penalties associated with violations, or our inability to market some of our products in certain jurisdictions may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
As a result of such requirements, we may be subject to an increased regulatory burden, including significant future environmental compliance, hygiene, health and safety obligations. 17 Table of Contents Increased compliance costs, increasing risks and penalties associated with violations, or our inability to market some of our products in certain jurisdictions may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
As a result, we are exposed to currency fluctuations both in receiving cash from our international operations and in translating our financial results back to USD. During periods of a strengthening USD, reported international net revenue and net earnings could be reduced because foreign currencies may translate into fewer USD.
We translate net revenue and other results denominated in foreign currency into USD for our consolidated financial statements. As a result, we are exposed to currency fluctuations both in receiving cash from our international operations and in translating our financial results back to USD.
Such distributors must convert their local currency into USD or European currency in their business with us, for which foreign exchange rate fluctuations may present additional challenges for the operation of their business. We cannot predict the effects of exchange rate fluctuations on our future operating results or business.
For example, many of our distributors are local entities in the markets in which they operate and utilize foreign currencies to operate their business. Such distributors must convert their local currency into USD or European currency in their business with us, for which foreign exchange rate fluctuations may present additional challenges for the operation of their business.
Economic uncertainty in some of the geographic regions in which we operate, including developing regions, could result in the disruption of commerce and negatively impact our cash flows or operations in those areas.
These operations, particularly in developing regions, are subject to various risks that may not be present or as significant for our North American and European operations. Economic uncertainty in some of the geographic regions in which we operate, including developing regions, could result in the disruption of commerce and negatively impact our cash flows or operations in those areas.
Our environmental costs and operating expenses will be subject to these evolving regulatory requirements and will depend on the scope and timing of the effectiveness of requirements in these various jurisdictions. As a result of such requirements, we may be subject to an increased regulatory burden, including significant future environmental compliance, hygiene, health and safety obligations.
Our environmental costs and operating expenses will be subject to these evolving regulatory requirements and will depend on the scope and timing of the effectiveness of requirements in these various jurisdictions.
We compete with these companies on, among other factors, the performance characteristics of our products, service, price, and the ability to develop new packaging products and solutions.
To the extent that our competitors introduce new products or technologies, such developments could render our products obsolete, less competitive or uneconomical. 23 Table of Contents We compete with these companies on, among other factors, the performance characteristics of our products, service, price, and the ability to develop new packaging products and solutions.
As of December 31, 2024, JS Capital held approximately 37% of our total outstanding shares. In addition, on January 28, 2025, we entered into a transaction agreement with Amazon.com, Inc.
These sales, or the perception in the market that the holders of a large number of shares intend to sell shares, could reduce the market price of our common stock. As of December 31, 2025, JS Capital held approximately 36% of our total outstanding shares. In addition, on January 28, 2025, we entered into a transaction agreement with Amazon.com, Inc.
Unanticipated changes in effective tax rates or adverse outcomes resulting from examination of our income or other tax returns could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. We are subject to income and other taxes in the United States, and our domestic tax liabilities are subject to the allocation of expenses in differing jurisdictions.
We are subject to income and other taxes in the United States, and our domestic tax liabilities are subject to the allocation of expenses in differing jurisdictions.
Sales of a substantial number of shares of common stock in the public market could occur at any time. These sales, or the perception in the market that the holders of a large number of shares intend to sell shares, could reduce the market price of our common stock.
This could cause the market price of our common stock to drop significantly, even if our business is doing well. Sales of a substantial number of shares of common stock in the public market could occur at any time.
Foreign exchange rates may also impact the ability of our customers to secure sufficient funds in USD or European currency to purchase goods for export. For example, many of our distributors are local entities in the markets in which they operate and utilize foreign currencies to operate their business.
These changes may impact the value received for the sale of our goods versus those of our competitors. Foreign exchange rates may also impact the ability of our customers to secure sufficient funds in USD or European currency to purchase goods for export.
There can be no assurance as to the actual amount of these liabilities or the timing thereof. We cannot be certain that the outcome of current or future litigation will not have a material adverse impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
We cannot be certain that the outcome of current or future litigation will not have a material adverse impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition. 19 Table of Contents Risk Related to Ownership of Our Securities A significant portion of our total outstanding shares may be sold into the market in the near future.
Our effective tax rate would increase if we were required to increase our valuation allowances against our deferred tax assets. In addition, changes in statutory tax rates or other legislation or regulation may change our deferred tax assets or liability balances, with either favorable or unfavorable impacts on our effective tax rate.
Our effective tax rate would increase if we were required to increase our valuation allowances against our deferred tax assets.
Foreign exchange rates can also impact the competitiveness of products produced in certain jurisdictions and exported for sale into other jurisdictions. These changes may impact the value received for the sale of our goods versus those of our competitors.
During periods of a strengthening USD, reported international net revenue and net earnings could be reduced because foreign currencies may translate into fewer USD. Foreign exchange rates can also impact the competitiveness of products produced in certain jurisdictions and exported for sale into other jurisdictions.
The global nature of our operations exposes us to numerous risks that could materially adversely affect our financial condition or results of operations. We maintain production facilities in three countries and territories, and our products are distributed to over 50 countries and territories around the world.
We maintain production facilities in four countries and territories, and our products are distributed to over 50 countries and territories around the world. A substantial portion of our operations are located outside of the United States and 53% of our 2025 revenue was generated outside of North America.
The transaction agreement included customary registration rights relating to shares. Sales of our common stock in the market may cause the market price of our common stock to drop significantly. 21 Table of Contents Certain of our stockholders, including JS Capital, own a significant portion of the outstanding voting stock of the Company.
The issued warrants, if vested and exercised, could result in the issuance of a significant number of shares of our Class A common stock and substantial dilution to existing stockholders. Further, the warrants are subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments. Certain of our stockholders, including JS Capital, own a significant portion of the outstanding voting stock of the Company.