3d Systems (DDD) risk factors, FY2024 10-K

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1. 01Operational & Financial Risk Factors
2. 02The loss of, continued reduction or substantial decline in revenue from larger clients could have a material adverse effect on our revenues, profitability and liquidity
3. 03Changes in business conditions may cause our goodwill, intangible assets, long-lived tangible assets, or right-of-use assets to become impaired
4. 04Our uneven sales cycle makes planning and inventory management difficult and future financial results less predictable
5. 05The variety of products that we sell could cause significant quarterly fluctuations in our gross profit margins, and those fluctuations in margins could cause fluctuations in operating income or loss and net income or loss
6. 06Our products and services may experience quality problems from time to time that can result in decreased sales and operating margin, product returns, product liability, and warranty or other claims that could result in significant expenses and harm to our reputation
7. 07We purchase components and sub-assemblies for our printers from third-party suppliers that we provide to our customers as spare parts. Additionally, we purchase raw chemicals and packaging that are used in our materials, as well as certain of those materials, from third-party suppliers
8. 08Periodic delays on the inbound supply chain at our partners and our own facilities have also created challenges. We continue to identify alternative solutions, but an inability to source from alternative suppliers in a timely manner could impact our ability to fulfill demand
9. 09In areas of operations that involve handling hazardous materials, failure to maintain safe working conditions could result in workplace injuries, regulatory penalties, and reputational harm, as well as increased costs related to litigation, insurance, and compliance
10. 10We cannot assure you that we will generate cash from operations or identify and secure other potential sources to fund future working capital needs and meet capital expenditure requirements
11. 11Our business could be adversely impacted in the event of a failure of our information technology infrastructure or a successful cyber-attack
12. 12The indenture governing the Notes (the "Indenture") contains covenants that impose significant restrictions on us, and the failure to comply with these covenants could result in an event of default under these instruments
13. 13Our operations and business performance could suffer if we are unable to attract and retain senior management or other key employees
14. 14Business Strategy Risk Factors
15. 15We believe that our future success depends on our ability to deliver products and services that meet changing technology and customer needs
16. 16The success of our regenerative medicine efforts depends on developing and commercializing products, either ourselves or in conjunction with development partners, that are subject to technical and market risks
17. 17Regulatory, Legislative and Legal Risk Factors
18. 18We are subject to complex government laws and regulations relating to certain product sets and failure to meet the stringent requirements could impact our business operations and financial position
19. 19In February 2023, the Company settled these matters with all three agencies. See Note 22, “Commitments and Contingencies,” to our consolidated financial statements included in Part II, Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this Form 10-K for additional information
20. 20We derive a significant portion of our revenue from business conducted outside the U.S. and are subject to the risks of doing business outside the U.S
21. 21The consequences of terrorism or armed conflicts are unpredictable, and we may not be able to foresee events that could have an adverse effect on our market opportunities or our business. We are uninsured for losses and interruptions caused by terrorism, acts of war and similar events
22. 22We may incur substantial costs enforcing or acquiring intellectual property rights and defending against third-party claims as a result of litigation or other proceedings
23. 23We may not be able to protect our intellectual property rights and confidential information, including our digital content, from third-party infringers or unauthorized copying, use or disclosure
24. 24Changes in, or interpretation of, tax rules and regulations may impact our effective tax rate and future profitability
25. 25We are no longer eligible to use a Form S-3 registration statement, which could impair our capital-raising activities