Reservoir Media (RSVR) risk factors, FY2026 10-K

Risks Related to Our Business and Operations

1. 01We may be unable to compete successfully in the highly competitive markets in which we operate and may suffer reduced profits as a result
2. 02We may not be able to successfully execute our business strategy which may adversely affect our business, cash flows, financial condition and results of operation
3. 03Our business operations in some foreign countries subject us to trends, developments or other events which may adversely affect our results of operations
4. 04Unfavorable currency exchange rate fluctuations could adversely affect our results of operations
5. 05Any future outbreak of contagious disease or other widespread natural disaster or prolonged geopolitical conflict could materially and adversely affect our business, cash flows, financial condition and results of operations
6. 06Our ability to operate effectively could be impaired if we fail to attract and retain our executive officers and management team which may have a material adverse effect on our business, cash flows, financial condition and results of operations
7. 07A significant portion of our revenues are subject to rate regulation either by government entities or by local third-party collecting societies throughout the world and rates on other income streams may be set by governmental proceedings, which may limit our profitability
8. 08We may not have full control and ability to direct the operations we conduct through joint ventures which could subject us to increased risk and limit our ability to realize the intended benefits of such joint ventures
9. 09As part of our growth strategy, we intend to acquire, combine with or invest in other businesses and will face risks inherent in such transactions which could adversely affect our business, cash flows, financial condition and results of operations
10. 10Governments could enact new legislation or could make regulatory determinations that affect the terms of our contracts with songwriters and recording artists which could have a material adverse effect on our business, cash flows, financial condition and results of operations
11. 11If streaming adoption or revenues grow less rapidly or level off, our prospects, business, cash flows, financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected
12. 12Because our success depends substantially on our ability to maintain a professional reputation, adverse publicity concerning us or our songwriters, artists or key personnel could adversely affect our business
13. 13The obligations associated with being a public company involve significant expenses and require significant resources and management attention, which may divert from our business operations and adversely affect our financial condition
14. 14We are borrowers under the Senior Credit Facility, which has a revolving credit commitment to $550 million and is scheduled to mature in December 2027
15. 15We may not be able to generate sufficient cash to service all of our indebtedness and may be forced to take other actions to satisfy obligations under our indebtedness, which may not be successful and may adversely affect our cash flows and financial condition
16. 16Our Charter contains exclusive forum provisions which may have the effect of discouraging lawsuits against us, our directors and officers
17. 17Anti-takeover provisions contained in the Charter and the Bylaws, as well as provisions of Delaware law, could impair a takeover attempt

Risks Related to Intellectual Property and Data Security

1. 18Failure to obtain, maintain, protect and enforce our intellectual property rights could substantially harm our business, cash flows, financial condition and results of operations
2. 19Our involvement in intellectual property litigation could adversely affect our business, cash flows, financial condition and results of operations
3. 20Assertions or allegations, even if not true, that we have infringed or violated intellectual property rights could harm our reputation and business, cash flows, financial condition and results of operations
4. 21Digital piracy could adversely impact our business, cash flows, financial condition and results of operations42% rewritten
5. 22The development, deployment, and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), including Generative AI, presents challenges for protecting our intellectual property and the rights of our artists and songwriters and could adversely affect our business and results of operation35% rewritten
6. 23We receive certain personal information about our customers and potential customers, and we also receive personal information concerning our employees, artists and vendors. In addition, our online operations depend upon the secure transmission of confidential information over public networks30% rewritten
7. 24Evolving laws and regulations concerning data privacy may result in increased regulation and different industry standards, which could result in monetary penalties, increase the costs of operations or limit our activities
8. 25We face a potential loss of catalog to the extent that our songwriters or recording artists have a right to recapture rights in their musical compositions or recordings under the U.S. Copyright Act, which may adversely affect our business, cash flows, and financial condition

Risks Related to Our Common Stock and Warrants

1. 26The market price of our Common Stock and Warrants is volatile and may fluctuate from period to period, and you may lose some or all of your investment
2. 27We have Warrants outstanding that are exercisable for our Common Stock, which, if exercised, would increase the number of shares eligible for future resale in the public market and result in dilution to our stockholders
3. 28We may redeem unexpired Warrants prior to their exercise at a time that is disadvantageous to you, thereby making the Warrants worthless
4. 29Due to the nature of our business, our results of operations, cash flows and the trading price of our Common Stock and Warrants may fluctuate significantly from period to period
5. 30We may be unable to maintain the listing of our securities on Nasdaq in the future and an active trading market in our Common Stock and Warrants may not be maintained
6. 31If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or reports about us, or publish negative reports, our stock price and trading volume could decline
7. 32Because we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future, capital appreciation, if any, would be your sole source of gain
8. 33Sales of a substantial number of shares of our Common Stock in the public market could occur at any time. If our stockholders sell, or the market perceives that our stockholders intend to sell, substantial amounts of our Common Stock in the public market, the market price of our Common Stock could decline
9. 34Stockholder activism or unsolicited acquisition proposals could disrupt our business, divert management’s attention and adversely affect our ability to execute our long-term strategyNew
10. 35Responding to activist shareholders or unsolicited acquisition proposals can be costly and time-consuming and may significantly divert the time and attention of our Board and management team from executing our business strategy, as well as generate substantial legal, advisory, and public relations costsNew