LiveRamp Holdings (RAMP) risk factors, FY2025 10-K

Risks Related to Our Business and Strategy

1. 01We are dependent upon customer renewals, the addition of new customers and increased revenue from existing customers for our subscription revenue through our LiveRamp platform and our Marketplace and Other business
2. 02The loss of a contract upon which we rely for a significant portion of our revenues could adversely affect our operating results
3. 03Data suppliers may withdraw data that we have previously collected or withhold data from us in the future, which could lead to our inability to provide products and services to our customers and could result in a decrease in revenue and loss of customer confidence
4. 04Our business is subject to substantial competition from a diverse group of competitors. New products and pricing strategies introduced by these competitors could decrease our market share or cause us to lower our prices in a manner that reduces our revenues and operating margin
5. 05The failure to attract, recruit, onboard and retain qualified personnel could hinder our ability to successfully execute our business strategy, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial position and operating results
6. 06If we cannot maintain our culture as we grow, we could lose the innovation, teamwork, passion and focus on execution that we believe contribute to our success, and our business may be harmed
7. 07Failure to keep up with rapidly changing technologies and marketing practices could cause our products and services to become less competitive or obsolete, which could result in loss of market share and decreased revenues, thereby impacting our results of operations
8. 08Acquisition and divestiture activities may disrupt our ongoing business and may involve increased expenses, and we may not realize the financial and strategic goals contemplated at the time of a transaction, all of which could adversely affect our business and growth prospects
9. 09Our operations outside the United States are subject to risks that may harm the Company’s business, financial condition or results of operations
10. 10Public health emergencies may result in global, national and/or regional economic uncertainty, and measures taken in response to such emergencies could impact our business and future results of operations and financial condition
11. 11A significant breach of the confidentiality of the information we hold or of the security of our or our customers’, suppliers’, or other partners’ computer systems could be detrimental to our business, reputation and results of operations
12. 12Unfavorable publicity and negative public perception about our industry could adversely affect our business and operating results
13. 13Interruptions or delays in service from our third-party data center providers could impair our ability to deliver our products and services to our customers, resulting in customer dissatisfaction, damage to our reputation, loss of customers, limited growth and reduction in revenue
14. 14We are dependent on the continued availability of third-party data hosting and transmission services
15. 15Climate change may have an impact on our business

Risks Related to Government Regulation and Taxation

1. 16Changes in legislative, judicial, regulatory, or cultural environments relating to information collection and use may limit our ability to collect and use data. Such developments could cause revenues to decline, increase the cost and availability of data and adversely affect the demand for our products and services
2. 17Changes in tax laws or regulations that are applied adversely to us or our customers may have a material adverse effect on our business, cash flow, financial condition or results of operations