Lindblad Expeditions Holdings (LIND) risk factors, FY2024 10-K

Risks Related to the Demand for Expedition Travel

1. 01Adverse worldwide economic, geopolitical or other conditions could reduce the demand for expedition travel and adversely impact our operating results, cash flows and financial condition
2. 02Incidents or adverse publicity concerning the cruise industry, the expedition travel industry or the travel industry in general, terrorist or pirate attacks, war, travel restrictions, pandemics or other disruptions could affect our reputation as well as have a negative impact on our sales and results of operations
3. 03Any restrictions on expedition travel related to health concerns or for other reasons, have materially adversely affected our business and could materially adversely affect our future financial condition and liquidity

Risks Related to Our Business and Operations

1. 04We may lose business to competitors in the vacation market, which would negatively impact our results of operations and financial condition
2. 05An increase in expedition ship capacity worldwide or excess capacity in a particular market could adversely impact our expedition sales and/or pricing
3. 06Our business may be negatively affected by severe or unusual weather conditions, including climate change
4. 07Failure to maintain our Brand License Agreement with National Geographic could adversely affect our results of operations
5. 08Ship repair, revitalization delays or mechanical issues on existing vessels may result in cancellation of expeditions or unscheduled drydockings and repairs and, thus, adversely affect our results of operations
6. 09Delays or cost overruns or the financial difficulties of the shipyards could have a negative impact on us
7. 10weather interference; and
8. 11We rely on supply chain vendors and third-party service providers who are integral to the operations of our businesses that may be unable or unwilling to deliver on their commitments or may act in ways that could harm our business
9. 12We must make substantial capital expenditures to maintain and/or expand our fleet, and we may not be able to obtain sufficient financing or capital on favorable terms or at all
10. 13Unavailability of ports of call and expedition destinations may adversely affect our results of operations
11. 14Any change in federal or state classifications of our workforce could materially effect our business
12. 15Conducting business globally may result in increased costs and other risks
13. 16Our efforts to expand our business into new markets, complete acquisitions or realize the anticipated benefits thereof may not be successful
14. 17If our redeployment of vessels to a new market with new itineraries is not successful, our business and operating results may be adversely affected
15. 18Failure to develop the value of our brands and differentiate our products could adversely affect our results of operations
16. 19We have a relationship with World Wildlife Fund (“WWF”), and the termination of or alterations to this relationship may have an adverse effect on our Natural Habitat business
17. 20Environmental, labor, health and safety, financial responsibility and other maritime regulations could affect operations and increase operating costs
18. 21Our operating costs could continue to increase due to market forces, inflation, supply chain disruptions and economic or geopolitical factors beyond our control
19. 22Price increases for commercial airline service for our guests or major changes or reductions in commercial airline service and/or availability could increase our operating expenses and adversely impact the demand for expedition travel
20. 23Our reliance on travel advisors to sell and market our cruises exposes us to certain risks that, if realized, could adversely impact our business
21. 24Disruptions in our shoreside operations or our information systems may adversely affect our results of operations
22. 25Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates could affect our financial results
23. 26The loss of key personnel, our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel, or disruptions among our shipboard personnel due to strained employee relations could adversely affect our results of operations
24. 27We rely on third-party providers of various services integral to the operation of our businesses. These third parties may act in ways that could harm our business
25. 28A failure to keep pace with developments in technology or technological obsolescence could impair our operations or competitive position
26. 29Our information technology systems are subject to cyber and other risks, some of which are beyond our control, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial position
27. 30Litigation, enforcement actions, fines or penalties could adversely impact our financial condition or results of operations and/or damage our reputation
28. 31An inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations

Regulatory Risks

1. 32A change in our tax status under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), or other jurisdictions, may have adverse effects on our income
2. 33Our ability to follow our planned itinerary for any expedition cruise may be affected by a number of factors, including security concerns, adverse weather conditions and natural disasters, local government regulations and restrictions and other restrictions on access, including access to protected or preserved areas
3. 34If the Galápagos National Parks Service were to further restrict access to the park, we might be required to alter certain of our travel itineraries. Such a development would negatively impact our business and revenues
4. 35Failure to comply with data privacy and security laws and regulations could adversely affect our operating results and business
5. 36Failure to comply with international safety regulations may subject us to increased liability that may adversely affect our insurance coverage resulting in a denial of access to, or detention in, certain ports which could adversely affect our business
6. 37Compliance with existing or changing laws and regulations could adversely affect our business

Risks Related to Our Debt

1. 38Our substantial debt could adversely affect our financial condition
2. 39We will require a significant amount of cash to service our debt and sustain our operations. Our ability to generate cash depends on many factors beyond our control, and we may not be able to generate cash required to service our debt
3. 40The impact of volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship contractual payments
4. 41We may not be able to obtain sufficient financing or capital for our needs or may not be able to do so on terms that are acceptable or consistent with our expectations
5. 42Any inability to satisfy any covenants required by our existing or future debt agreements could result in an acceleration of certain of our indebtedness
6. 43If we default on our obligations to pay our other indebtedness, we may not be able to make payments on our outstanding notes
7. 44We are a holding company, and our operations are conducted through, and substantially all of our consolidated assets are held by, our subsidiaries. Accordingly, we will depend on the business of our subsidiaries to satisfy our debt obligations
8. 45We may be unable to repay or repurchase our outstanding notes at maturity

Risks Related to Ownership of Capital Stock by Individuals and Entities that are not U.S. Citizens

1. 46In addition to the risks described above, the foregoing ownership restrictions on non-U.S. citizens could delay, defer or prevent a transaction or change in control that might involve a premium price for common stock or otherwise be in the best interest of our shareholders
2. 47An active trading market for our common stock may not be sustained, and you may not be able to resell your shares at or above the price at which you purchased them
3. 48We do not intend to pay any common stock dividends to shareholders in the foreseeable future
4. 49Provisions in our Amended Certificate and bylaws and Delaware law may inhibit a takeover of us, which could limit the price investors might be willing to pay in the future for our common stock and could entrench management
5. 50Our common stock ranks junior to our Series A Convertible Preferred Stock with respect to dividends and amounts payable in the event of our liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of our affairs
6. 51Certain rights of the holders of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock could delay or prevent an otherwise beneficial takeover or takeover attempt of us