Euronet Worldwide (EEFT) risk factors, FY2025 10-K

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1. 01If any of the following risks actually occurs, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected. In that case, the trading price of our Common Stock could decline substantially
2. 02As a multinational company, we face legal and operational risks from diverse local regulations that may impact our operations
3. 03 Political Instability: Political unrest, regime change, and military conflicts can disrupt our operations, damage our assets, and impact consumer confidence
4. 04We conduct business in many international markets with complex and evolving tax rules, including value added tax rules, which subject us to international tax compliance risks which could adversely affect our operating results
5. 05We could be adversely affected by violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act or other similar anti-corruption laws
6. 06Changes in immigration policies and enforcement practices may adversely affect our money transfer businessNew

Market Expansion and Regulatory Risks

1. 07Expectations relating to environmental, social and governance considerations and related reporting obligations expose us to potential liabilities, increased costs, reputational harm, and other adverse effects on our business
2. 08Our business, results of operations and financial condition could be adversely impacted by unfavorable results of legal proceedings or government investigations
3. 09Because we typically enter into short-term contracts with content providers and retailers, our epay business is subject to the risk of non-renewal of those contracts, or renewal under less favorable terms
4. 10The stability and growth of our EFT Processing Segment may be adversely affected if we are unable to maintain our current card acceptance and ATM management agreements with banks and international card organizations, and to secure new arrangements for card acceptance and ATM management
5. 11 Our ability to maintain or increase transaction fees is limited, as they are often determined by market forces and agreements with other industry players
6. 12 Changes in rules or procedures by these third parties, or their failure to fulfill their obligations, could disrupt settlement processes and negatively impact our revenue
7. 13As part of our business operations, we maintain cash balances at third party depository institutions. We could incur substantial losses if a financial institution in which we have significant deposits fails
8. 14Dependence on Third Parties for ATM Operations
9. 15 Loss of Operating Licenses: Failure to secure or maintain sponsor bank arrangements could prevent us from operating in certain markets
10. 16If we are unable to maintain our money transfer agent and correspondent networks, our business may be adversely affected

Risks Related to Acquisitions

1. 17 Unforeseen Liabilities and Contingencies: Acquired businesses may have undisclosed liabilities or contingent obligations that could adversely impact our financial results
2. 18 Difficulties in Achieving Synergies: Realizing the anticipated synergies from acquisitions can be difficult and may take longer than expected. Factors such as unforeseen competitive pressures, regulatory changes, and economic downturns can hinder the achievement of these synergies
3. 19A decline in consumer confidence in our brands, our ability to provide reliable and secure services, or the money transfer industry as a whole could materially and adversely impact our business

Macroeconomic and Currency Risks

1. 20o Seasonal fluctuations in demand, such as holiday seasonality and tourism patterns, can lead to significant variations in our quarterly results23% rewritten
2. 21o Geopolitical events, such as wars, political instability, and natural disasters, can disrupt our operations and negatively impact customer demand
3. 22 Creating volatility in our financial results
4. 23We have a substantial amount of debt and other contractual commitments, and while the cost of servicing those obligations is not expected to adversely affect our business, the risk could increase if we incur more debt. We may be required to prepay our obligations under the credit facility57% rewritten
5. 24 because a portion of our debt bears interest at a variable rate of interest, our actual debt service obligations could increase as a result of adverse changes in interest ratesNew
6. 25CYBER, PHYSICAL ASSET, AND DATA SECURITY
7. 26 System Outages: Disruptions to our computer systems and telecommunications networks due to hardware or software failures, power outages, natural disasters, or security breaches can significantly impact our operations, leading to service interruptions, revenue losses, and damage to our reputation
8. 27 Data Privacy and Security: We are subject to stringent data privacy and security regulations. Breaches of customer data can result in significant fines, litigation, and damage to our brand
9. 28Failures of third-party service providers we rely upon could lead to financial loss
10. 29Our business is subject to a variety of U.S. and international laws, rules, policies and other obligations regarding data protection
11. 30Cryptocurrency and Digital Asset RiskNew
12. 31 Rising Fraud Activity: Cryptocurrency‑related scams—particularly those involving the misuse of crypto ATMs and other consumer‑facing channels—have increased, prompting regulatory interventions, customer‑protection initiatives, and litigation activity that could affect digital‑asset adjacent servicesNew
13. 32 AML and Illicit‑Finance Exposure: Digital‑asset transactions can elevate anti‑money‑laundering and counter‑terrorist‑financing risks due to their speed, pseudonymity, and cross‑border characteristics, potentially increasing compliance requirements and regulatory expectations for financial intermediariesNew
14. 33Artificial Intelligence RiskNew
15. 34Our competition in the EFT Processing Segment, epay Segment and Money Transfer Segment includes large, well-financed companies and financial institutions larger than us with earlier entry into the market. As a result, we may lack the financial resources and access to capital needed to capture increased market share
16. 35Developments in payments could materially reduce our transaction levels and revenues
17. 36Competition in our EFT Processing Segment has increased over the last several years, increasing the risk that certain of our long-term bank outsourcing contracts may be terminated or not renewed upon expiration
18. 37 Intense Competition: The global remittance market is highly competitive with numerous players, including traditional money transfer operators, banks, and fintech companies33% rewritten
19. 38 Customer Sensitivity to Price: Remittance customers are highly price sensitive. Setting prices too high can deter customers and lead to market share loss, while setting prices too low can negatively impact profitability
20. 39We have various mechanisms in place to discourage takeover attempts, which may reduce or eliminate our stockholders' ability to sell their shares for a premium in a change of control transaction
21. 40 an exclusive forum bylaw provision for all internal corporate claims
22. 41Retaining the founder and key executives of our Company, and of companies that we acquire, and finding and retaining qualified personnel is important to our continued success, and any inability to attract and retain such personnel could harm our operations