Oxford Industries (OXM) risk factors, FY2025 10-K

Risks Related to our Industry and Macroeconomic Conditions

1. 01Our business and financial condition are heavily influenced by general economic and market conditions which are outside of our control
2. 02We operate in a highly competitive industry with significant pricing pressures and heightened customer expectations
3. 03Failure to anticipate and adapt to changing fashion trends and consumer preferences could harm our reputation and financial performance
4. 04Our operations and those of our suppliers, vendors and wholesale customers may be affected by changes in weather patterns, natural or man-made disasters, public health crises, war, terrorism or other catastrophes

Risks Related to our Business Strategy and Operations

1. 05Failure to maintain the reputation or value of our brands could harm our business operations and financial condition
2. 06Our inability to execute our direct to consumer strategies in response to shifts in consumer shopping behavior could adversely affect our financial results and operations
3. 07We may be unable to grow our business through organic growth or successfully execute our portfolio-level strategic initiatives, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations
4. 08The acquisition of new businesses is inherently risky, and we cannot be certain that we will realize the anticipated benefits of any acquisition
5. 09The divestiture or discontinuation of businesses and product lines could result in unexpected liabilities and adversely affect our financial condition, cash flows and results of operations
6. 10Our business could be harmed if we fail to maintain proper inventory levels
7. 11We are subject to risks associated with leasing real estate for our retail stores and restaurants
8. 12We make use of debt to finance our operations, which could expose us to risks that adversely affect our business, financial position and operating results
9. 13The loss of one or more of our key wholesale customers, or a significant adverse change in a customer’s financial position, could negatively impact our net sales and profitability

Risks Related to Cybersecurity and Information Technology

1. 14Cybersecurity attacks and/or breaches of information security or privacy could disrupt our operations, cause us to incur additional expenses, expose us to litigation and/or cause us financial harm
2. 15third party service providers or disruptions in their systems may expose us to the same risks as a breach of our own systems, including negative publicity, potential out-of-pocket costs and adverse effects on our business and customer relationships
3. 16Our operations are reliant on information technology, and any interruption or other failure could have an adverse effect on our business or results of operations
4. 17Reliance on outdated technology or failure to upgrade our information technology systems and capabilities could impair the efficient operation of our business and our ability to compete

Risks Related to our Sourcing and Distribution Strategies

1. 18Our reliance on third party producers in foreign countries to meet our production demands exposes us to risks that could disrupt our supply chain, increase our costs and negatively impact our operations
2. 19Our operations are dependent on the global supply chain, and the impact of supply chain constraints may adversely impact our business and operating results
3. 20Any disruption or failure in our primary distribution facilities may materially adversely affect our business or operations
4. 21Fluctuations and volatility in the cost and availability of raw materials, labor and freight may materially increase our costs
5. 22Labor-related matters, including labor disputes, may adversely affect our operations
6. 23Our geographic concentration exposes us to certain regional risks
7. 24Our international operations, including foreign sourcing, result in an exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates

Risks Related to Regulatory, Tax and Financial Reporting Matters

1. 25Changes in international trade regulation could increase our costs and/or disrupt our supply chain
2. 26Our business is subject to various federal, foreign, state and local laws and regulations, and the costs of compliance with, or the violation of, such laws and regulations could have an adverse effect on our costs or operations
3. 27Any violation or perceived violation of our Supplier Code of Conduct or supplier corporate responsibility program, including by our manufacturers or vendors, could have a material adverse effect on our brands
4. 28As a multi-national apparel company, we may experience fluctuations in our tax liabilities and effective tax rate
5. 29Impairment charges for goodwill or intangible assets could have a material adverse impact on our financial results
6. 30Any failure to maintain liquor licenses or comply with applicable regulations could adversely affect the profitability of our restaurant operations

General Risks

1. 31We may be unable to protect our trademarks and other intellectual property
2. 32We are subject to periodic litigation, which may cause us to incur substantial expenses or unexpected liabilities
3. 33Our common stock price may be highly volatile, and we may be unable to meet investor and analyst expectations
4. 34Other factors may have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition