Clarivate (CLVT) risk factors, FY2024 10-K

Other

1. 01Strategy and Market Demand Risks
2. 02We are dependent on third parties, including public sources, for data, information, and other services, and our relationships with such third parties may not be successful or may change, which could adversely affect our results of operations
3. 03Increased accessibility to free or relatively inexpensive information sources may reduce demand for our products and services
4. 04We operate in a highly competitive industry, and we may be adversely affected by competition and other changes in our markets
5. 05If our products and services do not achieve and maintain broad market acceptance, or if we are unable to keep pace with or adapt to rapidly changing technology, evolving industry standards, macroeconomic market conditions, and changing regulatory requirements, our revenues could be adversely affected

Business and Operational Risks

1. 06Our Value Creation Plan may not be successful and may not lead to increased shareholder value
2. 07The loss of, or the inability to attract and retain, key personnel could impair our ability to execute our business strategy and achieve future success
3. 08Our business continuity plans may not be effective against events that may adversely impact our business
4. 09We may be unable to derive fully the anticipated benefits from organic growth, existing or future acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, or dispositions, including anticipated revenue and cost synergies, and costs associated with achieving synergies or integrating such acquisitions may exceed our expectations
5. 10We face risks associated with having operations and employees located in Israel
6. 11The international scope of our operations may expose us to increased risk, and our international operations and corporate and financing structure may expose us to potentially adverse tax consequences
7. 12Our brand and reputation are key assets and competitive advantages of our company, and our business may be affected by how we are perceived in the marketplace
8. 13Our indebtedness could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations
9. 14We have incurred goodwill impairment charges and may incur further impairment charges for our goodwill and other intangible assets, which would negatively impact our operating results
10. 15Failure to obtain, maintain, protect, defend, or enforce our intellectual property rights could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations
11. 16Uncertainty in the development, deployment, and use of AI in our products and services may result in operational or reputational damage, competitive harm, liability, and additional costs, any of which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations
12. 17Intellectual property litigation, including litigation related to content provided using our products and services, could result in reputational damage and significant costs, and could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations
13. 18Any disruption in or unauthorized access to or breaches of our computer systems or those of third parties that we utilize in our operations, including those relating to cybersecurity or arising from cyberattacks, could adversely impact our business
14. 19Our use of “open source” software could negatively affect our ability to offer our solutions and subject us to possible litigation
15. 20In the ordinary course of business, we collect, store, use, and transmit certain types of information that are subject to different laws and regulations. In particular, data security and data protection laws and regulations often vary significantly by jurisdiction