Beasley Broadcast Group (BBGI) risk factors, FY2024 10-K

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1. 01CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
2. 02There can be no assurance that we will be able to comply with the continued listing standards of the Nasdaq Global Market or that we will continue to be listed on Nasdaq or make periodic filings with the SEC
3. 03However, there can be no assurance that we will continue to maintain compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements, continue to be listed on Nasdaq or continue to make periodic filings with the SEC
4. 04We face risks related to health epidemics, natural disasters, terrorism and other catastrophes, which have materially and adversely affected our results of operations, liquidity and financial condition
5. 05We may be adversely affected by the effects of inflation
6. 06The radio broadcasting industry faces many unpredictable business risks and is sensitive to external economic forces that could have a material adverse effect on our advertising revenues and results of operations
7. 07changes in laws, government regulations and policies and actions of federal regulatory bodies, including the FCC, Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Justice, and the Federal Trade Commission
8. 08In addition, we believe that, for most businesses, advertising is a discretionary business expense, meaning that spending on advertising tends to decline disproportionately during an economic recession or downturn, as compared to other types of business spending
9. 09Our stations may not be able to compete effectively in their respective markets for advertising revenues, which could adversely affect our revenue and cash flows
10. 10wireless media, the internet, social media, smart speakers, podcasts and other forms of advertising. Our radio stations also compete for audiences and advertising revenues within their respective markets directly with Amazon, Apple, Meta and Alphabet
11. 11a current or new advertising alternative increased its share of local or national advertising revenue
12. 12If we are unable to develop compelling and differentiated digital content, products and services, our advertising revenues could be adversely affected
13. 13Our success is dependent upon audience acceptance of our content, particularly our audio programs, which is difficult to predict
14. 14We may not remain competitive if we do not adapt or respond to changes in technology, standards and services that affect our industry
15. 15vehicles equipped with dashboards that provide internet connectivity that increase the number of audio and video platforms available in vehicles (e.g., ATSC 3.0 technology) or that eliminate tuners for certain older technologies such as AM radio
16. 16We are dependent on federally issued licenses to operate our stations and are subject to extensive federal regulation
17. 17Enforcement of the FCC’s indecency rules could have a material adverse effect on our business
18. 18The royalties we pay to copyright owners could increase significantly, and proposed legislation could require radio broadcasters to pay royalties to record labels and recording artists
19. 19We depend on selected market clusters of stations for a material portion of our net revenue
20. 20We are exposed to credit risk on our accounts receivable. This risk is heightened during periods of uncertain economic conditions
21. 21A future impairment of our FCC licenses could adversely affect our operating results
22. 22We have substantial debt that could have important consequences to you
23. 23Our ability to pay regular dividends on our common stock is subject to the discretion of our Board and may be limited by our structure, statutory restrictions and restrictions imposed by the Indenture governing our Notes as well as any future agreements
24. 24Our corporate offices and several of our stations are located in areas that could be affected by hurricanes, extreme weather and other climate change conditions
25. 25The failure or destruction of the internet, satellite systems and transmitter facilities that we depend upon to distribute our programming could adversely affect our operating results
26. 26We are vulnerable to disruptions and security breaches of our information technology infrastructure and confidential information, which could cause material adverse effects on our business and reputation
27. 27Our business is dependent upon the proper functioning of our business processes and information systems, and modification or interruption of such systems may disrupt our business, processes and internal controls
28. 28We may lose key executives and other key employees, including on-air talent, to competing stations or other types of media competitors
29. 29Our success depends on our ability to identify, consummate and integrate acquired stations
30. 30unforeseen expenses, liabilities or delays
31. 31The Beasley family controls Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc., and members of the Beasley family own a substantial equity interest in Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. Their interests may conflict with yours
32. 32Future sales by the Beasley family of our Class A Common Stock could adversely affect its market price
33. 33The difficulties associated with any attempt to gain control of our Company may adversely affect the price of our Class A Common Stock
34. 34There may not be an active market for our Class A Common Stock, making it difficult for you to sell your stock