Biggest changeRisk Factors Summary • our limited ability to forecast our results of operations and sales; • volatility and competition in the markets we serve or our inability to compete effectively with our competitors; • our reliance on a limited number of distributors for our products and the inability of our distributors to manage inventory of our products effectively, timely sell our products or estimate future demand for our products; • our inventory decisions, including, without limitation, for new product introductions, are based on assumptions and forecasts, which, if inaccurate, may result in write-downs of inventory or components and increases of vendor deposits; • our inability to keep pace with rapid technological and market changes or to maintain competitive prices for products; • the technological complexity of our products, which may contain undetected hardware defects or software bugs; • our inability to anticipate or mitigate cyberattacks, security vulnerabilities or other fraudulent or illegal activity; • our inability to manage our growth and expand our operations; • our inability to maintain or enhance the strength of our brand; • our reliance on a limited number of contract manufacturers to manufacture our products, and potential quality or product supply problems for our products if we are unable to secure sufficient components for our products or there is a shortage of manufacturing capacity; • our reliance on a limited number of suppliers and our inability to predict shortages in components or other supply disruptions as a result of, including, without limitation, the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the escalating tensions between China and Taiwan, or our failure to identify or qualify alternative suppliers; • disruption to the manufacturing or shipping of our products due to natural disasters, labor shortages or operational reductions from outbreaks of diseases or other public health events, the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the escalating tensions between China and Taiwan, or similar disruptions in the countries or regions in which our contract manufacturers or logistics contractors are located; • a global economic downturn; • lower than expected returns and exposure to increased operational risks from our investments in business lines, products, services, technologies, joint ventures and other strategic transactions; • the ineffective management of product introductions, product transitions and marketing or our inability to remain competitive and stimulate customer demand for our products; • our inability to anticipate consumer preferences and develop desirable products and solutions, or to execute our strategy for our products or develop our sales channels; • general credit, liquidity, market, and interest rate risks to our investment securities; • exposure to adverse developments affecting financial institutions at which we maintain deposits • exposure to increased economic and operational uncertainties from our international operations, including, without limitation, as a result of foreign policy and geopolitical developments, particularly those involving China and Russia, varying legal and regulatory regimes and the effects of foreign currency exchange rates; • the failure of our foreign warehouse and logistics providers to safeguard, manage and properly report our inventory; • exposure to increased operational risks and liability to the extent we develop our own foreign manufacturing capacity; • our inability to manage geographically dispersed research and development teams; • our limited ability to obtain and enforce our intellectual property rights, particularly in China, Russia and South America; • the misappropriation of our intellectual property and trade secrets by our contract manufacturers or others to manufacture competitive products or counterfeit products; • our exposure to extensive intellectual property litigation; • the risks of using open source software in our products; • our use of artificial intelligence technologies which may present business, compliance, and reputational risks: • our debt levels and the impact our debt levels may have on our ability to raise capital or otherwise finance our business; • the risks of expanding our product offerings or our operations or increases in our operating expenses; • our reliance on third-party software and services for certain aspects of our operations, including, without limitation, our financial reporting functions; • our reliance on our founder and chief executive officer, who owns a majority of our common stock; • volatility in the price of our common stock due to volatility in our results of operations or our failure to pay cash dividends or to repurchase shares of our common stock; 10 • the reliance of our products on unlicensed radio frequency spectrum, and the increasing reliance of consumer and other products on the same spectrum or from the introduction of regulation of such spectrum; • potential liability under trade protection, anti-corruption, and other laws resulting from our global operations; • changes in laws and regulations relating to the handling of personal data; • the adverse impact from litigation matters; • the adverse impact to our results of operations from successful warranty claims, product losses or recalls; • indemnification claims against us for intellectual property infringement, defective products, and security vulnerabilities; • our inability to maintain an effective system of internal controls; and • changes in tax laws and regulations or reviews or audits of our tax returns.
Biggest changeRisk Factors Summary • our limited ability to forecast our results of operations and sales; • volatility and competition in the markets we serve or our inability to compete effectively with our competitors; • our inventory decisions, including, without limitation, for new product introductions, are based on assumptions and forecasts, which, if inaccurate, may result in write-downs of inventory or components and increases of vendor deposits; • our reliance on a limited number of distributors for our products and the inability of our distributors to manage inventory of our products effectively, timely sell our products or estimate future demand for our products; • our inability to keep pace with rapid technological and market changes or to maintain competitive prices for products; • the technological complexity of our products, which may contain undetected hardware defects or software bugs; • our inability to anticipate or mitigate cyberattacks, security vulnerabilities or other fraudulent or illegal activity; • our inability to maintain or enhance the strength of our brand; • our inability to manage our growth and expand our operations; • our reliance on a limited number of contract manufacturers to manufacture our products, and potential quality or product supply problems for our products if we are unable to secure sufficient components for our products or there is a shortage of manufacturing capacity; • our reliance on a limited number of suppliers and our inability to predict shortages in components or other supply disruptions as a result of, including, without limitation, the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the escalating tensions between China and Taiwan, or our failure to identify or qualify alternative suppliers; • disruption to the manufacturing or shipping of our products due to natural disasters, labor shortages or operational reductions from outbreaks of diseases or other public health events, the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the escalating tensions between China and Taiwan, or similar disruptions in the countries or regions in which our contract manufacturers or logistics contractors are located; • a global economic downturn; • changes or uncertainty in tariffs and global trade policies; • lower than expected returns and exposure to increased operational risks from our investments in business lines, products, services, technologies, joint ventures and other strategic transactions; • the ineffective management of product introductions, product transitions and marketing or our inability to remain competitive and stimulate customer demand for our products; • our inability to anticipate customer preferences and develop desirable products and solutions, or to execute our strategy for our products or develop our sales channels; • general credit, liquidity, market, and interest rate risks to our investment securities; • exposure to adverse developments affecting financial institutions at which we maintain deposits • exposure to increased economic and operational uncertainties from our international operations, including, without limitation, as a result of foreign policy and geopolitical developments, particularly those involving China and Russia, varying legal and regulatory regimes and the effects of foreign currency exchange rates; • the failure of our foreign warehouse and logistics providers to safeguard, manage and properly report our inventory; • exposure to increased operational risks and liability to the extent we develop our own foreign manufacturing capacity; • our inability to manage geographically dispersed research and development teams; • our limited ability to obtain and enforce our intellectual property rights, particularly in China, Russia and South America; • the misappropriation of our intellectual property and trade secrets by our contract manufacturers or others to manufacture competitive products or counterfeit products; • our exposure to extensive intellectual property litigation; • the risks of using open source software in our products; • our use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) technologies which may present business, compliance, and reputational risks; • our reliance on our founder and chief executive officer, who owns a majority of our common stock; • our debt levels and the impact our debt levels may have on our ability to raise capital or otherwise finance our business; • the risks of expanding our product offerings or our operations or increases in our operating expenses; • our reliance on third-party software and services for certain aspects of our operations, including, without limitation, our financial reporting functions; • volatility in the price of our common stock due to volatility in our results of operations or our failure to pay cash dividends or to repurchase shares of our common stock; 10 • the reliance of our products on unlicensed radio frequency spectrum, and the increasing reliance of consumer and other products on the same spectrum or from the introduction of regulation of such spectrum; • potential liability under trade protection, anti-corruption, and other laws resulting from our global operations; • changes in laws and regulations relating to the handling of personal data; • the adverse impact from litigation matters; • the adverse impact to our results of operations from successful warranty claims, product losses or recalls; • indemnification claims against us for intellectual property infringement, defective products, and security vulnerabilities; • our inability to maintain an effective system of internal controls; and • changes in tax laws and regulations or reviews or audits of our tax returns.
Additionally, any or all of the following could either limit supply or increase costs, directly or indirectly, to us or our contract manufacturers: • labor strikes or shortages; • financial problems of either contract manufacturers or component suppliers; • reservation of manufacturing capacity at our contract manufactures by other companies, inside or outside of our industry; • changes or uncertainty in tariffs, economic sanctions, and other trade barriers; and • industry consolidation occurring within one or more component supplier markets, such as the semiconductor market.
Additionally, any or all of the following could either limit supply or increase costs, directly or indirectly, to us or our contract manufacturers: • changes or uncertainty in tariffs, economic sanctions, and other trade barriers; • labor strikes or shortages; • financial problems of either contract manufacturers or component suppliers; • reservation of manufacturing capacity at our contract manufactures by other companies, inside or outside of our industry; and • industry consolidation occurring within one or more component supplier markets, such as the semiconductor market.
The introduction of these technologies, particularly generative AI, into internal processes, new and existing offerings may result in new or expanded risks and liabilities, including due to enhanced governmental or regulatory scrutiny, litigation, compliance issues, ethical concerns, confidentiality or security risks, as well as other factors that could adversely affect our business, reputation, and financial results.
The introduction of these technologies, particularly generative AI, into internal processes, and new and existing offerings may result in new or expanded risks and liabilities, including due to enhanced governmental or regulatory scrutiny, litigation, compliance issues, ethical concerns, confidentiality or security risks, as well as other factors that could adversely affect our business, reputation, and financial results.
Factors that could cause our results of operation and stock price to fluctuate include: • varying demand for our products due to the financial and operating condition of our distributors and their customers, distributor inventory management practices and general economic conditions; • shifts in our fulfillment practices including increasing inventory levels as part of efforts to decrease our delivery lead times; • failure of our suppliers to provide components; • failure of our contract manufacturers and suppliers to meet our demand; • success and timing of new product introductions by us, and our competitors; • increased warranty costs; • announcements by us or our competitors regarding products, promotions or other transactions; • costs related to legal proceedings or responding to government inquiries; • our ability to control and reduce product costs; and • expenses of our entry into new markets.
Factors that could cause our results of operation and stock price to fluctuate include: 28 • varying demand for our products due to the financial and operating condition of our distributors and their customers, distributor inventory management practices and general economic conditions; • shifts in our fulfillment practices including increasing inventory levels as part of efforts to decrease our delivery lead times; • failure of our suppliers to provide components; • failure of our contract manufacturers and suppliers to meet our demand; • success and timing of new product introductions by us, and our competitors; • increased warranty costs; • announcements by us or our competitors regarding products, promotions or other transactions; • costs related to legal proceedings or responding to government inquiries; • our ability to control and reduce product costs; and • expenses of our entry into new markets.
A number of factors may affect our future effective tax rates including, but not limited to: • the interpretation of country-by-country reports and outcome of discussions with various tax authorities regarding intercompany transfer pricing arrangements; • changes that involve Ubiquiti’s supply chain outside of the United States; • changes in the composition of earnings in countries or states with differing tax rates; • the resolution of issues arising from tax audits with various tax authorities, • changes to tax laws regarding R&D tax credits; • changes in share-based compensation; and 32 • changes in tax law and/or generally accepted accounting principles.
A number of factors may affect our future effective tax rates including, but not limited to: • the interpretation of country-by-country reports and outcome of discussions with various tax authorities regarding intercompany transfer pricing arrangements; • changes that involve Ubiquiti’s supply chain outside of the United States; • changes in the composition of earnings in countries or states with differing tax rates; • the resolution of issues arising from tax audits with various tax authorities, • changes to tax laws regarding R&D tax credits; • changes in share-based compensation; and • changes in tax law and/or generally accepted accounting principles.
To the extent that we may invest in and expand or relocate these manufacturing capabilities, and increasingly rely upon such activities, we will face increased risks associated with: • bearing the fixed costs of these activities; • directly procuring components and materials; • regulatory and other compliance requirements, including import and export license requirements, tariffs, economic sanctions, contractual limitations and other trade barriers; • exposure to casualty loss and other disruptions; • quality control; • labor relations; and • our limited experience in operating manufacturing facilities.
To the extent that we may invest in and expand or relocate these manufacturing capabilities, and increasingly rely upon such activities, we will face increased risks associated with: • bearing the fixed costs of these activities; • directly procuring components and materials; • regulatory and other compliance requirements, including import and export license requirements, tariffs, economic sanctions, contractual limitations and other trade barriers; • exposure to casualty loss and other disruptions; • quality control; 22 • labor relations; and • our limited experience in operating manufacturing facilities.
The CPRA amendments, among other things, give California residents the ability to limit use of certain sensitive personal information, further restrict the use of cross-contextual advertising, establish restrictions on the retention of personal information, expand the types of data breaches subject to the CCPA’s private right of action, provide for increased penalties for CCPA violations concerning California residents under the age of 16, and establish a new California Privacy Protection Agency to implement and enforce the new law.
The CPRA amendments, among other things, give California residents the ability to limit use of certain sensitive personal information, further restrict the use of cross-contextual advertising, establish restrictions on the retention of personal information, expand the types of data breaches subject to the 30 CCPA’s private right of action, provide for increased penalties for CCPA violations concerning California residents under the age of 16, and establish a new California Privacy Protection Agency to implement and enforce the new law.
These cybersecurity risks include greater phishing, social engineering, malware, and other cybersecurity attacks, greater risk of a security breach resulting in the unauthorized release, destruction or misuse of valuable information, and potential impairment of our ability to perform critical functions, all of which could expose us to risks of data or financial loss, litigation and liability and could seriously disrupt our operations, which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.
These cybersecurity risks include greater phishing, social engineering, malware, ransomware and other cybersecurity attacks, greater risk of a security breach resulting in the unauthorized release, destruction or misuse of valuable information, and potential impairment of our ability to perform critical functions, all of which could expose us to risks of data or financial loss, litigation and liability and could seriously disrupt our operations, which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.
These laws and regulations will likely increase the costs of doing business and if we or our service providers fail to implement appropriate security measures, or to detect and provide prompt notice of unauthorized access as required by some of these laws and 13 regulations, we could be subject to potential claims for damages and other remedies, which could adversely affect our business and results of operations.
These laws and regulations will likely increase the costs of doing business and if we or our service providers fail to implement appropriate security measures, or to detect and provide prompt notice of unauthorized access as required by some of these laws and regulations, we could be subject to potential claims for damages and other remedies, which could adversely affect our business and results of operations.
Another example, in November 2016, the Standing Committee of 29 China’s National People’s Congress passed China’s first Cybersecurity Law (“CSL”), which took effect in June 2017. The CSL is the first Chinese law that systematically lays out the regulatory requirements on cybersecurity and data protection, subjecting many previously under-regulated or unregulated activities in cyberspace to government scrutiny.
Another example, in November 2016, the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress passed China’s first Cybersecurity Law (“CSL”), which took effect in June 2017. The CSL is the first Chinese law that systematically lays out the regulatory requirements on cybersecurity and data protection, subjecting many previously under-regulated or unregulated activities in cyberspace to government scrutiny.
Additionally, if defects are not discovered until after distributors and/or end users purchase our products, they could lose confidence in the technical attributes of our products and our business and results of operations could be harmed. We do not control our contract manufacturers or suppliers, including their labor, environmental or other practices.
Additionally, if defects are not discovered until after distributors and/or end users purchase our products, they could lose confidence in the technical attributes of our products and our business and results of operations could be harmed. 15 We do not control our contract manufacturers or suppliers, including their labor, environmental or other practices.
Even though we take precautions to prevent our products from being provided to targets of U.S. sanctions, our products, including our firmware updates, could be provided by our distributors, resellers and/or end users despite such precautions. Any such provision could 28 have negative consequences, including government investigations, penalties and reputational harm.
Even though we take precautions to prevent our products from being provided to targets of U.S. sanctions, our products, including our firmware updates, could be provided by our distributors, resellers and/or end users despite such precautions. Any such provision could have negative consequences, including government investigations, penalties and reputational harm.
General global economic downturns and macroeconomic trends, including inflation or slowed economic growth, may negatively affect our customers and their ability to purchase our products. A downturn or such other trends may decrease our revenues and increase our costs and may increase credit risk with our customers and impact our ability to collect account receivable and recognize revenue.
General global economic downturns and macroeconomic trends, including inflation or slowed economic growth, may negatively affect our customers and their ability to purchase our products. A downturn or such other trends may decrease our revenues and 17 increase our costs and may increase credit risk with our customers and impact our ability to collect account receivable and recognize revenue.
The manufacturing or shipping of our products at one or more facilities may be disrupted because our manufacturing and logistics contractors are primarily located in Vietnam and China. Our principal executive offices are located in New York, New York and we 16 have operations in Ukraine, Taiwan and their surrounding countries.
The manufacturing or shipping of our products at one or more facilities may be disrupted because our manufacturing and logistics contractors are primarily located in Vietnam and China. Our principal executive offices are located in New York, New York and we have operations in Ukraine, Taiwan and their surrounding countries.
We currently use NetSuite and other software and services to conduct our order management and financial processes. The availability of this service is essential to the management of our business. As we expand our operations, we expect to utilize additional systems 25 and service providers that may also be essential to managing our business.
We currently use NetSuite and other software and services to conduct our order management and financial processes. The availability of this service is essential to the management of our business. As we expand our operations, we expect to utilize additional systems and service providers that may also be essential to managing our business.
“Controls and Procedures”, the Company completed the remediation efforts of such material weakness, completed testing of the controls to address such material weaknesses and concluded that the previously reported material weaknesses in internal controls over financial reporting have been satisfactorily remediated as of 31 June 30, 2017.
“Controls and Procedures”, the Company completed the remediation efforts of such material weakness, completed testing of the controls to address such material weaknesses and concluded that the previously reported material weaknesses in internal controls over financial reporting have been satisfactorily remediated as of June 30, 2017.
Whether or not there is merit to a given claim, it can be time consuming and costly to defend against, and could: • adversely affect our relationships with our current or future users, customers and suppliers; • cause delays or stoppages in the shipment of our products; • cause us to modify or redesign our products; 23 • cause us to rebrand our products or services; • subject us to a temporary or permanent injunction; • divert management’s attention and resources; • subject us to significant damages or settlements; • cause us to give up some of our intellectual property; • require us to enter into costly licensing agreements; or • require us to cease offering certain of our products or services.
Whether or not there is merit to a given claim, it can be time consuming and costly to defend against, and could: • adversely affect our relationships with our current or future users, customers and suppliers; • cause delays or stoppages in the shipment of our products; • cause us to modify or redesign our products; • cause us to rebrand our products or services; • subject us to a temporary or permanent injunction; • divert management’s attention and resources; 24 • subject us to significant damages or settlements; • cause us to give up some of our intellectual property; • require us to enter into costly licensing agreements; or • require us to cease offering certain of our products or services.
Any such proceedings or matters may adversely affect how we operate the business, divert the attention of management from the operation of the business, have an adverse effect on our reputation, result in additional costs and adversely affect our results of operations.
Any 31 such proceedings or matters may adversely affect how we operate the business, divert the attention of management from the operation of the business, have an adverse effect on our reputation, result in additional costs and adversely affect our results of operations.
It is also possible that competitors could introduce new products and services that negatively impact 19 customer preference in the type of products that we supply, which could result in decreased sales of our product and a loss in market share.
It is also possible that competitors could introduce new products and services that negatively impact customer preference in the type of products that we supply, which could result in decreased sales of our product and a loss in market share.
Additionally, the imposition of tariffs is dependent upon the classification of items under the Harmonized Tariff System (“HTS”), the value determination of the item and the country of origin of the item. Determination of the HTS, the value and the origin of the item is a technical matter that can be subjective in nature.
The imposition of tariffs is dependent upon the classification of items under the Harmonized Tariff System (“HTS”), the value determination of the item and the country of origin of the item. Determination of the HTS, the value and the origin of the item is a technical matter that can be subjective in nature.
The operation of our products by network operators 30 or service providers in the United States or elsewhere in a manner not in compliance with local law could result in fines, operational disruption, or harm to our reputation.
The operation of our products by network operators or service providers in the United States or elsewhere in a manner not in compliance with local law could result in fines, operational disruption, or harm to our reputation.
If we fail to promote, maintain and protect our brand successfully, our ability to sustain and expand our business and enter new markets will suffer. 14 We may fail to effectively manage the challenges associated with our growth.
If we fail to promote, maintain and protect our brand successfully, our ability to sustain and expand our business and enter new markets will suffer. We may fail to effectively manage the challenges associated with our growth.
If any of our contract 15 manufacturers experiences problems in its manufacturing operations, or if we have to change or add additional contract manufacturers, our ability to ship products to our customers would be impaired.
If any of our contract manufacturers experiences problems in its manufacturing operations, or if we have to change or add additional contract manufacturers, our ability to ship products to our customers would be impaired.
Since these activities are currently conducted in Vietnam, Taiwan and China and could be expanded to other foreign countries, some of these risks may be more significant due to the less predictable legal and political environment. Additionally, changes in the local political, social and economic environment could adversely affect our ability and plans to develop our own manufacturing capacity.
Since these activities are currently conducted in Taiwan and could be expanded to other foreign countries, some of these risks may be more significant due to the less predictable legal and political environment. Additionally, changes in the local political, social and economic environment could adversely affect our ability and plans to develop our own manufacturing capacity.
Despite any defensive measures we take to manage threats to our business, our risk and exposure to these matters remain heightened because of, among other things, the evolving nature of such threats in light of advances in computer capabilities and artificial intelligence, new discoveries in the field of cryptography, new and sophisticated methods used by criminals including phishing, social engineering or other illicit acts, the increasing use of our webstores by customers, or other events or developments that we may be unable to anticipate or fail to adequately mitigate.
Despite any defensive measures we take to manage threats to our business, our risk and exposure to these matters remain heightened because of, among other things, the evolving nature of such threats in light of advances in computer capabilities and AI, new discoveries in the field of cryptography, new and sophisticated methods used by criminals including phishing, social engineering or other illicit acts, the increasing use of our webstores by customers, or other events or developments that we may be unable to anticipate or fail to adequately mitigate.
Our costs are subject to fluctuations, including due to the costs of raw materials, labor, transportation and energy. Therefore, our business results depend, in part, on our continued ability to manage these fluctuations through pricing actions, cost 17 saving projects and sourcing decisions, while maintaining and improving margins and market share.
Our costs are subject to fluctuations, including due to the costs of raw materials, labor, tariffs, transportation and energy. Therefore, our business results depend, in part, on our continued ability to manage these fluctuations through pricing actions, cost saving projects and sourcing decisions, while maintaining and improving margins and market share.
ESG-related initiatives, goals, and/or commitments such as those regarding environmental matters, diversity, responsible sourcing and social investments, and other matters, could be difficult to achieve and costly to implement. The achievement of any goals that we may announce may rely on the accuracy of our estimates and assumptions supporting those goals.
ESG-related initiatives, goals, and/or commitments such as those regarding environmental matters, responsible sourcing and social investments, and other matters, could be difficult to achieve and costly to implement. The achievement of any goals that we may announce may rely on the accuracy of our estimates and 19 assumptions supporting those goals.
For example, political unrest and uncertainties in the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Asia Pacific, including the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the escalating tensions between China and Taiwan, 21 may lead to disruptions in commerce in those regions, which would in turn impact our sales to those regions.
For example, political unrest, conflicts and uncertainties in the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Asia Pacific, including the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the escalating tensions between China and Taiwan, may lead to disruptions in commerce in those regions, which would in turn impact our sales to those regions.
We further depend on these retailers to employ, educate and motivate their sales personnel to 18 effectively sell our products.
We further depend on these retailers to employ, educate and motivate their sales personnel to effectively sell our products.
Any inability or failure by us to 22 meaningfully protect our intellectual property could result in competitors offering products that incorporate our most technologically advanced features. We have initiated and may continue to initiate legal proceedings to enforce our intellectual property rights.
Any inability or failure by us to meaningfully protect our intellectual property could result in competitors offering products that incorporate our most technologically advanced features. 23 We have initiated and may continue to initiate legal proceedings to enforce our intellectual property rights.
Some of our products and services also involve the storage and transmission of users’ and customers’ proprietary information which may be the target of cyber-attacks. Hardware and software that we produce or procure from third parties also may contain defects in manufacture or design, including bugs and other problems, which could compromise their ability to withstand cyber-attacks.
Some of our products and services also involve the storage and transmission of users’ and customers’ proprietary information which may be the target of cyber-attacks. Hardware and software that we produce or procure from third parties also may contain manufacturing or design defects, including bugs and other problems, which could compromise their ability to withstand cyber-attacks.
Further, in 2022, the U.S. government enacted the Inflation Reduction Act, which made a number of changes, including adding a 1% excise tax on stock buybacks by publicly-traded corporations and a 15% corporate minimum tax for companies with higher than $1 billion of certain adjusted financial statement income.
Further , in 2022, the U.S. government enacted the Inflation Reduction Act, which made a number of changes, including adding a 1% excise tax on stock buybacks by publicly-traded corporations and a 15% corporate minimum tax for companies with higher th an $1 billion of certain adjusted financial statement income.
The global macroeconomic environment has been challenging and inconsistent caused by inflation, instability in the global credit markets, the impact of uncertainty regarding global central bank monetary policy, and the instability in the geopolitical environment in many parts of the world.
The global macroeconomic environment has been challenging and inconsistent caused by inflation, instability in the global credit markets, the impact of uncertainty regarding global central bank monetary policy and global trade policies, and the instability in the geopolitical environment in many parts of the world.
In addition, both China and 20 Taiwan are leading manufacturers of the world’s semiconductor supply.
In addition, both China and Taiwan are leading manufacturers of the world’s semiconductor supply.
The use of artificial intelligence can lead to unintended consequences, including generating content that appears correct but is factually inaccurate, misleading or otherwise flawed, or that results in unintended biases and discriminatory outcomes, which could harm our reputation and business and expose us to risks related to inaccuracies or errors in the output of such 24 technologies.
The use of AI can lead to unintended consequences, including generating content that appears correct but is factually inaccurate, misleading or otherwise flawed, or that results in unintended biases and discriminatory outcomes, which could harm our reputation and business and expose us to risks related to inaccuracies or errors in the output of such technologies.
Shortages in the supply of components or other supply disruptions, including, without limitation, due to increasing demand for electronics and reductions in supply as a result of unforeseen events such as health crises or pandemics, geopolitical conditions (including China-Taiwan relations) or commercial disputes with the suppliers, may not be predicted in time to design-in different components or qualify other suppliers.
Shortages in the supply of components or other supply disruptions, including, without limitation, due to increasing demand for electronics and reductions in supply as a result of unforeseen events such as health crises or pandemics, tariffs and other trade barriers, economic sanctions, geopolitical conditions (including China-Taiwan relations) or commercial disputes with the suppliers, may not be predicted in time to design-in different components or qualify other suppliers.
We could fail to achieve, or be perceived to fail to achieve, ESG-related initiatives, goals or commitments that we might set, and the timing, scope or nature of these initiatives, goals, or commitments, or for any revisions to them may not be acceptable to the Securities and Exchange Commission or other regulators or stakeholders, including our shareholders.
We could fail to achieve, or be perceived to fail to achieve, ESG-related initiatives, goals or commitments that we might set, and the timing, scope or nature of these initiatives, goals, or commitments, or for any revisions to them may not be acceptable to the regulators or stakeholders, including our shareholders.
As a stockholder, even a controlling stockholder, Mr. Pera is entitled to vote his shares in his own interests, which may not always be in the interests of our stockholders generally. As of August 23, 2024, Mr. Pera beneficially owned 56,278,181 shares of our common stock.
As a stockholder, even a controlling stockholder, Mr. Pera is entitled to vote his shares in his own interests, which may not always be in the interests of our stockholders generally. As of August 22, 2025, Mr. Pera beneficially owned 56,278,181 shares of our common stock.
These include: • the burdens of complying with a wide variety of foreign laws and regulations, and the risks of non-compliance, including the increased burden of complying with anti-bribery regulations, such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) of the United States, and the risk associated with non-compliance with such laws; • fluctuations in currency exchange rates; • impact of inflation on local economies; • import and export license requirements, tariffs, economic sanctions, contractual limitations and other trade barriers; • increasing labor costs, especially in Vietnam and China; • difficulties in managing the geographically remote personnel; • the complexities of foreign tax systems and changes in their tax rates and rules; • stringent consumer protection and product compliance regulations that are costly to comply with and may vary from country to country; • limited protection and enforcement regimes for intellectual property rights in some countries; • business disruptions created by health crises, pandemics and outbreaks of communicable diseases, especially in China, such as the outbreak of COVID-19; • increased financial accounting and reporting burdens and complexity; and • political, social and economic instability in some jurisdictions, including impacts of the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the escalating tensions between China and Taiwan and the responses by governments worldwide to such conflicts.
These include: • the burdens of complying with a wide variety of foreign laws and regulations, and the risks of non-compliance, including the increased burden of complying with anti-bribery regulations, such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) of the United States, and the risk associated with non-compliance with such laws; • fluctuations in currency exchange rates; • impact of inflation on local economies; • import and export license requirements, economic sanctions, contractual limitations and other trade barriers; • tariffs, the threat of new or increased tariffs, and escalating trade tensions; • changes in local tax and customs duty laws or changes in the enforcement, application or interpretation of such laws (including potential responses to the higher U.S. tariffs on certain imported products implemented by the U.S.); • increasing labor costs, especially in Vietnam and China; • difficulties in managing the geographically remote personnel; • the complexities of foreign tax systems and changes in their tax rates and rules; 20 • stringent consumer protection and product compliance regulations that are costly to comply with and may vary from country to country; • limited protection and enforcement regimes for intellectual property rights in some countries; • business disruptions created by health crises, pandemics and outbreaks of communicable diseases, especially in China, such as the outbreak of COVID-19; • increased financial accounting and reporting burdens and complexity; and • political, social and economic instability in some jurisdictions, including impacts of the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the escalating tensions between China and Taiwan and the responses by governments worldwide to such conflicts.
We can provide no assurance regarding the magnitude, scope or duration of the imposed tariffs or the magnitude, scope or duration from any relief in increases to such tariffs, as well as the potential for additional tariffs or trade barriers by the U.S., China or other countries, nor that any strategies we may implement to mitigate the impact of such tariffs or other trade actions will be successful.
We can provide no assurance regarding the magnitude, scope or duration of the imposed tariffs and trade restrictions or the magnitude, scope or duration from any relief in increases to such tariffs, as well as the potential for 21 additional tariffs, quotas, duties, taxes or trade barriers by the U.S., China, Vietnam or other countries, nor that any strategies we may implement to mitigate the impact of such tariffs or other trade actions will be successful.
In addition, negative sentiments towards the U.S. among non-U.S. customers and among non-U.S. employees or prospective employees could adversely affect sales or hiring and retention, respectively.
For example, negative sentiments towards the U.S. among non-U.S. customers and among non-U.S. employees or prospective employees could adversely affect sales or hiring and retention, respectively.
Our business may be negatively affected by political events and foreign policy responses. Geopolitical uncertainties and events could cause damage or disruption to international commerce and the global economy, and thus could have a material adverse effect on us, our suppliers, logistics providers, manufacturing vendors and customers, including our distributors and other channel partners.
Geopolitical uncertainties and events could cause damage or disruption to international commerce and the global economy, and thus could have a material adverse effect on us, our suppliers, logistics providers, manufacturing vendors and customers, including our distributors and other channel partners.
Multi-jurisdictional changes enacted in response to the guidelines provided by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (“OECD”) to address base erosion and profit shifting (“BEPS”), and additional amendments or guidance regarding comprehensive U.S. tax reform, among other things, may change certain U.S. tax rules impacting the way U.S. multinationals are taxed, increase tax uncertainty and adversely impact our provision for income taxes.
Multi-jurisdictional changes enacted in response to the guidelines provided by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (“OECD”) to address base erosion and profit shifting (“BEPS”), including a Pillar Two framework that imposes a minimum tax rate of 15% in each taxing jurisdiction for multinational enterprises, and additional amendments or guidance regarding comprehensive U.S. tax reform, among other things, may change certain U.S. tax rules impacting the way U.S. multinationals are taxed, increase tax uncertainty and adversely impact our provision for income taxes.
In the event that we are unable to retain the services of any key contributors or are unable to identify and attract additional contributors, we may be unable to bring our products or product improvements to market in a timely manner, if at all, due to disruption in our development activities.
In the event that we are unable to retain the services of any key contributors or are unable to identify and attract additional contributors, we may be unable to bring our products or product improvements to market in a timely manner, if at all, due to disruption in our development activities. 25 Our future success also depends on our ability to attract, retain and motivate our management and skilled personnel.
If the Company fails to meet expectations related to dividends, its stock price may decline, which could have a material adverse impact on investor confidence and employee retention. These and other factors may also 27 affect our ability to repurchase shares of our common stock.
If the Company fails to meet expectations related to dividends, its stock price may decline, which could have a material adverse impact on investor confidence and employee retention. These and other factors may also affect the continuation of, or activity under, our previously announced stock repurchase program.
Our business model relies in part on leanly staffed, independent and efficient research and development teams. Our research and development teams are organized around small groups or individual contributors for a given platform, and there is little overlap in knowledge and responsibilities.
Our research and development teams are organized around small groups or individual contributors for a given platform, and there is little overlap in knowledge and responsibilities.
Failure to pay cash dividends could cause the market price of our common stock to decline. Failure to repurchase shares of our common stock could also result in a lower market price of our common stock. Fluctuations in our results of operations could cause the market price of our common stock to decline.
Failure to pay cash dividends could cause the market price of our common stock to decline. The discontinuance of, or lack of activity under, our previously announced stock repurchase program could also result in a lower market price of our common stock. Fluctuations in our results of operations could cause the market price of our common stock to decline.
Changes in commodity prices may also cause political uncertainty and increase currency volatility that can affect economic activity. For example, escalating tensions between the U.S., China and other countries may result in changes in laws or regulations that will affect our ability to manufacture and sell our products.
For example, escalating tensions between the U.S., China and other countries may result in changes in laws or regulations that will affect our ability and/or increase our costs to manufacture and sell our products.
We use third-party logistics and warehousing providers located in Vietnam, China and other countries to fulfill a portion of our worldwide sales. We also rely on our third-party logistics and warehousing providers to safeguard and manage and report on the status of our products at their warehouse and in transit.
We also rely on our third-party logistics and warehousing providers to safeguard and manage and report on the status of our products at their warehouse and in transit.
Failure to manage these fluctuations could adversely impact our results of operations or financial conditions. Unfavorable macroeconomic conditions, such as a recession or continued slowed economic growth, may negatively affect demand for our products and exacerbate some of the other risks that affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Unfavorable macroeconomic conditions, such as a recession, increasing tariffs, uncertainty over global trade policies, or continued slowed economic growth, may negatively affect demand for our products and exacerbate some of the other risks that affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Pursuant to Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Act, United States publicly-traded companies are required to disclose use or potential use of certain minerals and their derivatives, including tantalum, tin, gold and tungsten, that are mined from the Democratic Republic of Congo and adjoining countries and deemed conflict minerals.
Pursuant to Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Act, United States publicly-traded companies are required to disclose use or potential use of certain minerals and their derivatives, including tantalum, tin, gold and tungsten, that are mined from the Democratic Republic of Congo and adjoining countries and deemed conflict minerals. 27 These requirements necessitate due diligence efforts to assess whether such minerals are used in our products in order to make the relevant required annual disclosures.
We have invested and expect to continue to invest in new businesses, products, services, technologies, joint ventures and other strategic initiatives.
Our investments in new businesses, products, services, technologies, joint ventures and other strategic transactions are inherently risky, and could disrupt our current operations. We have invested and expect to continue to invest in new businesses, products, services, technologies, joint ventures and other strategic initiatives.
We have substantially expanded our business and operations in recent periods, including increases in the number of our distributors, contract manufacturers, headcount locations and facilities. This rapid expansion places a significant strain on our managerial, administrative, and operational resources. Our business model reflects our decision to operate with streamlined infrastructure, with lower support and administrative headcount.
We may fail to manage our growth effectively and develop and implement appropriate control systems. We have substantially expanded our business and operations in recent periods, including increases in the number of our distributors, contract manufacturers, headcount locations and facilities. This rapid expansion places a significant strain on our managerial, administrative, and operational resources.
If we finance acquisitions by issuing equity or convertible debt securities, our existing stockholders will likely experience dilution, and if we finance future acquisitions with debt funding, we will incur interest expense and may have to comply with covenants and secure that debt obligation with our assets. 26 Our investments in new businesses, products, services, technologies, joint ventures and other strategic transactions are inherently risky, and could disrupt our current operations.
If we finance acquisitions by issuing equity or convertible debt securities, our existing stockholders will likely experience dilution, and if we finance future acquisitions with debt funding, we will incur interest expense and may have to comply with covenants and secure that debt obligation with our assets.
Bribery Act of 2010) that prohibit improper payments or offers of payment to foreign governments and their officials and political parties by us and other business entities acting on our behalf for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business, particularly as our foreign operations, such as in Taiwan, become increasingly important to our business.
Bribery Act of 2010) that prohibit improper payments or offers of payment to foreign governments and their officials and political parties by us and other business entities acting on our behalf for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business, particularly as our foreign operations, such as in Taiwan, become increasingly important to our business. 32 In many foreign countries, particularly in countries with developing economies, which represent our principal markets, it may be a local custom that businesses operating in such countries engage in business practices that are prohibited by the FCPA or other laws and regulations.
Our sales to end customers through our webstores require the transmission of confidential information, including credit card information, securely over public networks. Third parties may have the technology or knowledge to breach the security of customer transaction data.
Our sales to end customers through our webstores require the transmission of confidential information, including credit card information, securely over public networks.
Although we and our service providers have security measures related to our systems and the privacy of our end customers, we cannot guarantee these measures will effectively prevent others from obtaining unauthorized access to our information and our customers’ information. Any person who circumvents our security measures could destroy or steal valuable information and/or disrupt our operations.
Third parties may have the technology or knowledge to breach the security of customer transaction data. 13 Although we and our service providers have security measures related to our systems and the privacy of our end customers, we cannot guarantee these measures will effectively prevent others from obtaining unauthorized access to our information and our customers’ information.
We also face risks of competitive disadvantage if our competitors more effectively use AI to create new or enhanced products or services that we are unable to compete against. Risks Related to Our Management and Structure We are reliant on our founder and Chief Executive Officer, Robert J. Pera, and the departure or loss of Mr.
We also face risks of competitive disadvantage if our competitors more effectively use AI to create new or enhanced products or services that we are unable to compete against.
As these regulations and standards evolve, and if new regulations or standards are implemented, we will be required to modify our products or develop and support new versions of our products, and our compliance with these regulations and standards may become more burdensome.
Member countries of the European Union and other countries have enacted similar standards concerning electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility and emissions, and chemical substances and use standards. 29 As these regulations and standards evolve, and if new regulations or standards are implemented, we will be required to modify our products or develop and support new versions of our products, and our compliance with these regulations and standards may become more burdensome.
Pera or other key personnel would disrupt our business. Our success and future growth depend on the skills, working relationships and continued services of our founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Robert J. Pera, as well as the other members of our management team. We do not maintain any significant key person insurance with regard to any of our personnel.
Risks Related to Our Management and Structure We are reliant on our founder and Chief Executive Officer, Robert J. Pera, and the departure or loss of Mr. Pera or other key personnel would disrupt our business. Our success and future growth depend on the skills, working relationships and continued services of our founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Robert J.
Our debt levels could adversely affect our ability to raise additional capital to pay dividends, repurchase our shares of common stock and fund our operations or limit our ability to react to changes in our industry or the economy.
Our debt levels could adversely affect our ability to raise additional capital to pay dividends, repurchase our shares of common stock and fund our operations or limit our ability to react to changes in our industry or the economy. 26 As of June 30, 2025, our balance outstanding under the Amended Credit Agreement for our Term Facilities (as defined herein), was $250.0 million.
Any failure or perceived failure by us or third-party service-providers to comply with our privacy or security policies or privacy-related legal obligations, or any compromise of security that results in the unauthorized release or transfer of personally identifiable information or other user data, may result in governmental enforcement actions, litigation, or negative publicity, and could have an adverse effect on our brand, results of operations and financial condition.
Any failure or perceived failure by us or third-party service-providers to comply with our privacy or security policies or privacy-related legal obligations, or any compromise of security that results in the unauthorized release or transfer of personally identifiable information or other user data, may result in governmental enforcement actions, litigation, additional reporting requirements and/or oversight, bans or restrictions on processing personal data, orders to destroy or not use personal data, loss of customers, interruptions or stoppages in our business operations, inability to process personal data or operate in certain jurisdictions, limited ability to develop or commercialize our products and services, expenditure of time and resources to defend against claims or inquiries, changes to our business model or operation, or negative publicity, and could have an adverse effect on our brand, results of operations and financial condition.
In connection with introduction of new products, we may spend significant amount on advertising and other marketing campaigns, such as television, print advertising, social media and others, as well as increased promotional activities, to build brand awareness and acquire new users.
Failure to complete product transitions effectively or in a timely manner could harm our brand and lead to, among other things, lower revenue, excess prior generation product inventory, or a deficit of new product inventory and reduced profitability. 18 In connection with introduction of new products, we may spend significant amount on advertising and other marketing campaigns, such as television, print advertising, social media and others, as well as increased promotional activities, to build brand awareness and acquire new users.
In the future we may need to raise additional capital to finance our payment of dividends or repurchase shares of our common stock and fund our growth and operational goals.
There was no outstanding balance on the Revolving Facility (as defined herein) as of June 30, 2025. The Facilities mature in March 2026. In the future we may need to raise additional capital to finance our payment of dividends or repurchase shares of our common stock and fund our growth and operational goals.
Mr. Pera, in particular, is central to our product development efforts and overall strategic direction. The departure or loss of Mr. Pera or any of the other members of our management team and the inability to identify and hire a qualified replacement timely would adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Pera or any of the other members of our management team and the inability to identify and hire a qualified replacement timely would adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. Our business model relies in part on leanly staffed, independent and efficient research and development teams.
This may increase the risks associated with managing our growth, and we may not have sufficient internal resources to adapt or respond to unexpected challenges and compliance requirements. Our profitability may decline as we expand into new product areas. We receive a substantial majority of our revenues from the sale of outdoor wireless networking equipment and enterprise WLAN.
Our business model reflects our decision to operate with streamlined infrastructure, with lower support and administrative headcount. This may increase the risks associated with managing our growth, and we may not have sufficient internal resources to adapt or respond to unexpected challenges and compliance requirements. Our profitability may decline as we expand into new product areas.
These requirements necessitate due diligence efforts to assess whether such minerals are used in our products in order to make the relevant required annual disclosures. There are, and will be, ongoing costs associated with complying with these disclosure requirements, including diligence to determine the sources of those minerals that may be used or necessary to the production of our products.
There are, and will be, ongoing costs associated with complying with these disclosure requirements, including diligence to determine the sources of those minerals that may be used or necessary to the production of our products. Accordingly, our ability to determine with certainty the origin and chain of custody of these raw materials is limited.
Any security breach could also expose us and our service providers to risks of data loss, litigation and liability, and could seriously disrupt operations and harm our reputation, any of which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. In addition, state and federal laws and regulations are increasingly enacted to protect consumers against identity theft.
Any person who circumvents our security measures could destroy or steal valuable information and/or disrupt our operations. Any security breach could also expose us and our service providers to risks of data loss, litigation and liability, and could seriously disrupt operations and harm our reputation, any of which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
We cannot be certain that the investment and additional resources required to establish, acquire or integrate operations in other countries will produce anticipated levels of revenues or profitability. Our third-party logistics and warehousing providers in Vietnam and China and elsewhere may fail to safeguard and accurately manage and report our inventory.
We cannot be certain that the investment and additional resources required to establish, acquire or integrate operations in other countries will produce anticipated levels of revenues or profitability. Our business may be negatively affected by geopolitical events and foreign policy responses.
We are incorporating artificial intelligence technologies into our products, services and processes. These technologies may present business, compliance, and reputational risks. Recent technological advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine-learning technology both present opportunities and pose risks to us. If we fail to keep pace with rapidly evolving technological developments in AI, our competitive position and business results may suffer.
Recent technological advances in AI and machine-learning technology both present opportunities and pose risks to us. If we fail to keep pace with rapidly evolving technological developments in AI, our competitive position and business results may suffer. At the same time, use of AI has recently become the source of significant media attention and political debate.
Further, in order to minimize their inventory risk, our manufacturers might not order components from third-party suppliers with adequate lead time, thereby impacting our ability to meet our demand forecast. We may, therefore, be unable to meet customer demand for our products, which would have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Further, in order to minimize their inventory risk, our manufacturers might not order components from third-party suppliers with adequate lead time, thereby impacting our ability to meet our demand forecast.
Our future success also depends on our ability to attract, retain and motivate our management and skilled personnel. Competition for personnel exists in the industries in which we participate, particularly for persons with specialized experience in areas such as antenna design and radio frequency equipment.
Competition for personnel exists in the industries in which we participate, particularly for persons with specialized experience in areas such as antenna design and radio frequency equipment. If we are unable to attract and retain the necessary personnel our business, results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected.
Given the recent implementation of these regulations, we cannot yet predict the impact of these regulations on our business or operations. We strive to comply with all applicable laws, policies and legal obligations relating to privacy, data security, cybersecurity and data protection.
We strive to comply with all applicable laws, policies and legal obligations relating to privacy, data security, cybersecurity and data protection.
While we do not expect the fraud to have a material impact on our business, we have borne, and will continue to bear additional expenses in connection with the remediation and investigation of the fraud.
While we do not expect the fraud to have a material impact on our business, we have borne, and will continue to bear additional expenses in connection with the remediation and investigation of the fraud. 14 Any future illegal acts such as phishing, social engineering or other fraudulent conduct that go undetected may have significant negative impacts on our reputation, operating results and stock price.
As a result of the 1% excise tax, the cost to us of making repurchases will increase. Changes in tax laws and regulations and interpretations of such laws and regulations, including taxation of earnings outside of the U.S., may materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. 33 Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments None.
The OBBBA extended or made permanent many of the corporate tax changes arising under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. 33 Changes in tax laws and regulations and interpretations of such laws and regulations, including taxation of earnings outside of the U.S., may materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. 34 Item 1B.
Many factors may affect the continued availability of these components at acceptable prices, including if those suppliers decide to concentrate on the production of common components instead of components customized to meet our requirements. There is no assurance that the supply of such components will not be delayed or constrained.
When a component or product uses new technologies, capacity constraints may exist until the suppliers’ yields have matured or manufacturing capacity has increased. Many factors may affect the continued availability of these components at acceptable prices, including if those suppliers decide to concentrate on the production of common components instead of components customized to meet our requirements.
In addition, data privacy and security laws have been proposed at the federal, state, and local levels in recent years, which could further complicate compliance efforts. For example, states such as Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Utah have enacted their own data privacy laws.
For example, states such as Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Utah have enacted their own data privacy laws. Given the recent implementation of these regulations, we cannot yet predict the impact of these regulations on our business or operations.
We might not be able to, or determine that it is not in our interests to, raise prices to compensate for any additional costs. Risks Related to Our International Operations Our business is susceptible to risks associated with operations outside of the United States.
We might not be able to, or determine that it is not in our interests to, raise prices to compensate for any additional costs. We are incorporating artificial intelligence technologies into our products, services and processes. These technologies may present business, compliance, and reputational risks.
Any future illegal acts such as phishing, social engineering or other fraudulent conduct that go undetected may have significant negative impacts on our reputation, operating results and stock price. Our business and prospects depend on the strength of our brand. Maintaining and enhancing our brand is critical to expanding our base of distributors and end customers.
Our business and prospects depend on the strength of our brand. Maintaining and enhancing our brand is critical to expanding our base of distributors and end customers.
Our actual or perceived failure to adopt or achieve any ESG-related initiatives, goals, or commitments that we make could negatively impact our reputation or otherwise materially harm our business. If we are unable to anticipate customer preferences and successfully develop desirable products and solutions, we might not be able to maintain or increase revenue and profitability.
Our actual or perceived failure to adopt or achieve any ESG-related initiatives, goals, or commitments that we make could negatively impact our reputation or otherwise materially harm our business. At the same time, “anti-ESG” sentiment has recently gained momentum with a number of stakeholders, government entities, regulators and lawmakers.