CASS Information Systems (CASS) risk factors, FY2024 10-K

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1. 01Negative developments affecting the banking industry, and resulting media coverage, can erode customer confidence in the banking system
2. 02Increased regulatory examination scrutiny or new regulatory requirements arising from the recent events in the banking industry could increase the Company’s expenses and affect the Company’s operations
3. 03General political, economic or industry conditions may be less favorable than expected
4. 04Unfavorable developments concerning customer credit quality could affect Cass’ financial results
5. 05Fluctuations in interest rates could affect Cass’ net interest income and balance sheet
6. 06The value of our goodwill and other intangible assets may decline in the future
7. 07In certain circumstances, Cass remits payment of invoices prior to receiving funds from its customers. As such, Cass could experience losses if such funds are not received from customers after payment is remitted
8. 08Operations of the Company’s customer base are impacted by macro-economic factors such as a strong dollar and/or volatility in commodity prices. A reduction in its customers’ operations could have a material adverse effect on Cass’ results of operations

Business Operations and Strategic Risk

1. 09Operational difficulties or cybersecurity problems could damage Cass’ reputation and business
2. 10around the world have increased. A material security problem affecting Cass could damage its reputation, deter prospects from purchasing its products and services, deter customers from using its products and services or result in liability to Cass
3. 11Cass must respond to rapid technological changes and these changes may be more difficult or expensive than anticipated
4. 12Methods of reducing risk exposures might not be effective
5. 13Customer borrowing, repayment, investment, deposit, and payable processing practices may be different than anticipated
6. 14The Company’s allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) is subject to continuing evaluation and may be insufficient
7. 15Competitive product and pricing pressure within Cass’ markets may change
8. 16Management’s ability to maintain and expand customer relationships may differ from expectations
9. 17Company incurring significant expenses without the anticipated increases in revenue, which could result in an adverse effect on its earnings
10. 18The Company and the Bank are subject to liquidity risk
11. 19The Company could experience an unexpected inability to obtain needed liquidity which could adversely affect the Company's business, profitability, and viability as a going concern
12. 20Rising interest rates have decreased the value of the Company’s available-for-sale securities portfolio, and the Company would realize losses if it were required to sell such securities to meet liquidity needs
13. 21Management’s ability to retain key officers and employees may change

Regulatory, Legal and Accounting Risk

1. 22The Company and the Bank are subject to extensive government regulation and supervision and possible enforcement or other legal actions that could detrimentally affect Cass’ business
2. 23The Company may need to raise additional capital or sell assets if it fails to meet regulatory capital requirements or meet commitments and liquidity needs. Such capital may not be available on favorable terms, or at all
3. 24Legal and regulatory proceedings and related matters with respect to the financial services industry, including those directly involving the Company and its subsidiaries, could adversely affect Cass or the financial services industry in general
4. 25Cass is subject to examinations and challenges by tax authorities, which, if not resolved in the Company’s favor, could adversely affect the Company’s financial condition and results of operations
5. 26Cass’ stock price can become volatile and fluctuate widely in response to a variety of factors
6. 27Certain events beyond the Company’s control, such as severe weather, natural disasters, terrorist activities or other hostilities, may adversely affect the general economy, financial and capital markets, specific industries, and the Company
7. 28Climate change could have a material negative impact on the Company and its clients
8. 29The Company is subject to ESG risks that could adversely affect its reputation and the market price of its securities