Identiv (INVE) risk factors, FY2024 10-K

Risks Related to our Business, Products, and Industry

1. 01The growing number of competitors in the RFID industry is posing additional risks to our business
2. 02Our success depends largely on the continued service and availability of key personnel
3. 03Failure to expand our business to penetrate new markets and scale successfully within those markets may negatively impact our revenues and financial condition
4. 04Uncertainty regarding the use of proceeds from the Asset Sale and our future operations may negatively impact the value of our common stock
5. 05We cannot provide any assurances that we will realize the intended benefits of the Asset Sale
6. 06Changes in management following the Asset Sale may adversely affect our business
7. 07The separation of the Physical Security Business following the Asset Sale may significantly disrupt our operations
8. 08Adverse global and regional economic conditions have and may continue to materially adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition
9. 09A material disruption or loss at any of our manufacturing facilities could materially adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition
10. 10We depend on a number of suppliers and contract manufacturers for the production of our products and components making us potentially vulnerable to supply disruption
11. 11Our financial performance depends on the extent and pace of RFID market adoption and end-user adoption of our RFID products and the timing of new customer deployments
12. 12The loss of one or more significant customers could harm our business
13. 13Our business will not be successful if we do not keep up with the rapid changes in our industry
14. 14the ability to quickly develop new products and solutions to satisfy new market and customer requirements
15. 15Our business, operations, and reputation may be adversely affected by information technology system failures, breaches, or network disruptions
16. 16Sales of our products could decline and we could be subject to legal claims for damages if our products are found to have defects
17. 17The global nature of our business exposes us to operational, regulatory, political, and financial risks and our results of operations could be adversely affected if we are unable to manage them effectively
18. 18If current or future export laws limit or otherwise restrict our business, we could be prohibited from shipping our products to certain countries, which could cause our business, financial condition and results of operations to suffer
19. 19A portion of our revenue is through channel partners, and the loss of channel partners could result in decreased revenue
20. 20We depend upon third-party manufacturers and a limited number of suppliers, and if we experience disruptions in our supply chain or manufacturing, our business may suffer
21. 21The impact of health epidemics, pandemics and other outbreaks of infectious disease, such as the global pandemic caused by COVID-19, could negatively impact our operations, supply chain and customer base

Risks Related to Our Financial Results

1. 22Our revenue and operating results are subject to significant fluctuations and such fluctuations may lead to a reduced market price for our stock
2. 23Estimating the amount and mix of future revenues is difficult, and our failure to do so accurately could affect our ability to be profitable or reduce the market price for our stock
3. 24Fluctuations in foreign exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and other major currencies in which we do business may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations

Risks Related to Our Intellectual Property

1. 25We may not be able to protect our intellectual property rights, which could make us less competitive and cause us to lose market share
2. 26We face risks from claims of third parties and litigation, which could have an adverse effect on our results of operations

Risks Relating to Our Financial Reporting and Disclosure

1. 27Any failure to maintain an effective system of disclosure and internal controls over financial reporting, or our ability to produce timely and accurate financial statements, could adversely affect investor confidence in us
2. 28We incur significant expenses and administrative burdens as a public company, which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations
3. 29Our stock price has been and is likely to remain volatile
4. 30general economic conditions and trends
5. 31You may experience dilution of your ownership interests due to the future issuance of additional shares of our stock, and future sales of shares of our common stock could adversely affect our stock price
6. 32Provisions in our charter documents and Delaware law may delay or prevent our acquisition by another company, which could decrease the value of your shares