DMC Global (BOOM) risk factors, FY2024 10-K

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1. 01Summary of Material Risk Factors
2. 02Risk Factors Related to Arcadia Products
3. 03Risk Factors Related to DynaEnergetics
4. 04Risk Factors Related to NobelClad
5. 05Risk Factors Related to our Businesses Generally

Legal and Regulatory Risks

1. 06Intellectual Property Risks
2. 39Our operations require us to comply with numerous laws and regulations, violations of which could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations, financial condition or cash flows
3. 40The use of explosives in our DynaEnergetics and NobelClad manufacturing processes and products subject us to additional environmental, health and safety laws and any accidents or injuries could subject us to significant liabilities
4. 41Demand for our products could be reduced by existing and future legislation, regulations and public sentiment
5. 42Failure to comply with applicable federal, state and local employment and labor laws and regulations could have a material, adverse impact on our business
6. 43The regulatory environment governing information, data security and privacy is increasingly demanding and evolving and a data security breach could result in litigation, enforcement actions and related penalties and fines
7. 44In addition, the recently adopted SEC final cybersecurity rule requires, among other things, comprehensive disclosure regarding oversight of cybersecurity risks and increased monitoring and reporting of data security incidents
8. 45Legal, regulatory or market measures to address climate change, including proposals to restrict emissions of GHGs and other sustainability initiatives, could have an adverse impact on the Company’s business and results of operations
9. 46Changes in or interpretation of tax law could impact the determination of our income tax liabilities for a tax year
10. 47Our failure to protect our proprietary information and any successful intellectual property challenges against us could materially and adversely affect our competitive position
11. 48We may incur substantial costs defending against third parties alleging that we infringe their proprietary rights

Risks Related to Acquisitions

1. 07Risk Factors Related to Our Common Stock
2. 08North American and global economic and industry-related business conditions materially affect our sales and results of operations
3. 09We may not be able to continue to compete successfully against other companies in our industry
4. 10If we are unable to manage our supply chain effectively, including availability and price of materials used in our products, our results of operations will be negatively affected
5. 11An inability to successfully develop new products or improve existing products could negatively impact our ability to attract new customers and/or retain existing customers
6. 12Product quality issues and product liability claims could adversely affect our operating results
7. 13We recently implemented a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, and challenges with the implementation of the system may adversely impact our business and operations
8. 14Consolidation of our customers and competitors may impact our results of operations
9. 15Failure to adjust our manufacturing and supply chain to accurately meet customer demands could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations
10. 16Failure to manage periods of growth or contraction may seriously harm our business
11. 17We may be unable to successfully execute and realize the expected financial benefits from strategic initiatives
12. 18Demand for DynaEnergetics products could be reduced by existing and future legislation, regulations and public sentiment
13. 19NobelClad’s business is dependent on sales to a limited number of customers in cyclical markets and our results are affected by the price of metals
14. 20We are dependent on a relatively small number of large projects and customers for a significant portion of our net sales
15. 21Our backlog figures may not accurately predict future sales
16. 22There is a limited availability of sites suitable for cladding operations
17. 23There is no assurance that we will continue to compete successfully against other manufacturers of competitive products
18. 24Customers have the right to change orders until products are completed
19. 25Our costs could substantially increase if we experience a large claim or a significant number of warranty claims
20. 26Our efforts to grow and transform our businesses may require significant investments; if our strategies are unsuccessful, our business, results of operations and/or financial condition may be materially adversely affected
21. 27Our operations are subject to political and economic instability and risk of government actions that could have a material adverse effect on our business, consolidated results of operations, and consolidated financial condition
22. 28Inflation and higher interest rates have, and may continue to, adversely affect our financial position and results of operations
23. 29Our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected by disruptions in the global and European economies caused by the ongoing military action between Russia and Ukraine
24. 30Our operating results fluctuate from quarter to quarter
25. 31We are exposed to potentially volatile fluctuations of the U.S. dollar (our reporting currency) against the currencies of many of our operating subsidiaries
26. 32Disruptions or delays involving our suppliers or increases in prices for the components, raw materials and parts that we obtain from our suppliers could have a material adverse effect on our business and consolidated results of operations
27. 33The terms of our indebtedness contain a number of restrictive covenants, the breach of any of which could result in acceleration of payment of our credit facilities
28. 34If our customers delay paying or fail to pay a significant amount of our outstanding receivables, it could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity, consolidated results of operations, and consolidated financial condition
29. 35New or existing tariffs and other trade measures could adversely affect our results of operations, financial position and cash flows
30. 36Failure to attract and retain key personnel and source sufficient labor could adversely affect our current operating results
31. 37A failure in our information technology systems or those of third parties, including those caused by security breaches, cyber-attacks or data protection failures, could disrupt our business, result in significant legal costs and other losses and damage our reputation
32. 38Failure to establish and maintain adequate internal controls over financial reporting could result in the inability to report our financial results in a timely and reliable manner, which could harm our business and impact the value of our securities
33. 49We have incurred debt to finance the acquisition of 60% of Arcadia Products and may incur additional substantial financial obligations in connection with the acquisition of the remaining 40% of Arcadia Products
34. 50DMC is the majority shareholder of Arcadia Products, and our interest in Arcadia Products is subject to the risks normally associated with the conduct of businesses with a minority shareholder
35. 51To the extent that we seek to further expand our business through acquisitions, we may experience issues in executing acquisitions or integrating acquired operations
36. 52The price and trading volume of our common stock may be volatile, which may make it difficult for you to resell the common stock when you want or at prices you find attractive
37. 53Our business could be negatively affected as a result of actions of activist stockholders or others
38. 54Our stockholder protection rights agreement includes terms and conditions that could discourage a takeover or other transaction that stockholders may consider favorable